Green tea and probiotics for constipation-predominant IBS
Part of Genetic & congenital, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement containing green tea extract and probiotics can improve bowel function in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that mainly causes constipation. If you have chronic constipation and abdominal pain, this could help.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had IBS symptoms for at least 3 months, with symptoms starting at least 6 months ago.
- You have abdominal pain at least once a week, along with changes in how often you poop, the shape of your stool, or pain related to pooping.
- You have fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, and at least one of these: hard or lumpy stools more than 25% of the time, a feeling of incomplete emptying, a sense of blockage, or needing to use manual methods to help you poop.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are HIV negative.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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