Herbal remedy for constipation from antipsychotics
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese herbal remedy (Xingqi Daozhi Decoction) for constipation caused by antipsychotic medicines in people with schizophrenia. If you have constipation that started after taking these medicines, this treatment might help.
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Who can take part
- You have a schizophrenia diagnosis.
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have at least a junior high school education.
- You developed constipation after starting antipsychotic medication.
- You have not taken other constipating medications in the past 3 months.
- You have no history of constipation in the past 2 years and no gastrointestinal disease.
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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