Butyrate Yogurt for Constipation in Cancer Patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special yogurt containing butyrate, a natural substance that may help digestion, can relieve constipation in people with gastrointestinal cancer. If you have fewer than three bowel movements per week and are on stable cancer treatment, this study might offer a non-drug option to help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer of the stomach, colon, or other part of the digestive system.
- You are able to walk and take care of yourself (ECOG score 0-2).
- You have fewer than 3 bowel movements per week and have symptoms like straining, hard stools, or feeling you can't empty completely.
- Your cancer treatment plan is stable and not expected to change during the study.
- You are willing to eat yogurt daily and fill out a diary on a phone or computer.
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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