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Probiotic for Alleviating Functional Constipation in Adults
Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.
Summary
To investigate the clinical effects of probiotics in relieving chronic constipation in adults, and evaluate the improvement of symptoms in patients with constipation as well as their impacts on gastrointestinal function and gut microbiota.
Official title: Weizmannia Coagulans BC99 Improved Intestinal Motility and Chronic Constipation Through Regulating Gut Microbiota: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-07-02
Completion Date
2024-10-04
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Probiotic
During the intervention, participants can consume BC99 daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.
Placebo
During the intervention, participants can consume maltodextrin daily and any adverse reactions were noted. Stool and serum samples were collected for analysis of 16S rRNA and serum inflammatory markers. Changes in intestinal flora and inflammatory factors before and after supplementation were assessed.
Locations (1)
The School of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technolog
Luoyang, Henan, China