Core exercise and nutrition for constipation in overweight women
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle core-strengthening exercise program combined with nutritional counseling can help reduce stress and improve metabolism in overweight women who have chronic constipation. The goal is to find a safe, non-medication way to manage your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between ages 18 and 45.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30 (classified as overweight).
- You have long-term constipation without a known medical cause (functional constipation).
- You are willing to stop using laxatives or other constipation medicines during the study.
- You can safely participate in a gentle core-strengthening exercise program.
- You do not have serious health issues like thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or past gastrointestinal surgery.
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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