Core exercises and diet advice for overweight women with constipation
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether specific core exercises and nutritional counseling can improve stress and metabolic health in overweight women with functional constipation. If you're eligible, you may get a structured program to help with your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with functional constipation (using Rome IV criteria).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 (overweight).
- You are not currently taking certain medications like steroids, antibiotics, or laxatives.
- You are not regularly doing intense workouts and do not have any condition that prevents safe exercise.
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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