Soluble and osmotic fibre diet for constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a diet rich in soluble and osmotic fibres to see if it helps with constipation and related gut symptoms. It looks at patients with functional constipation, constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth-related constipation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have symptoms of functional constipation, constipation-predominant IBS, or SIBO-related constipation.
- Your first appointment was between January 2021 and December 2025.
- You did not attend your follow-up appointment (the study will still use your data).
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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