Dietary help for constipation in Parkinson's disease
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This study tests whether a special diet can help improve constipation symptoms in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. It aims to see if changing what you eat can make bowel movements more regular and comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with Parkinson's disease.
- You have been on a stable dose of levodopa (a Parkinson's medication) for at least 3 months.
- You have been diagnosed with functional constipation (meaning constipation that isn't caused by another medical condition).
- Your Parkinson's disease is at an early stage (Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 or less).
- You do not have other serious health conditions like active cancer, heart failure, or kidney disease.
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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