Probiotic Treatment for Bowel Disorders in Older Adults
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a specially designed probiotic (a beneficial bacteria) to help older adults with chronic bowel problems like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, or abdominal pain that haven't improved with standard treatments. The probiotic may help restore healthy gut bacteria and reduce symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Age 50–65 years old
- Diagnosed with a functional bowel disorder (like IBS, constipation, or abdominal pain) lasting at least 6 months
- Previous treatments (like loperamide or other bowel medications) have not worked well enough
- Symptom severity score of 10–20 on the study's symptom scale
- No history of serious gut diseases (cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, blockages) or serious heart, kidney, or liver problems
- No antibiotics or probiotics taken in the past 4 weeks; willing to avoid them during the study
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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