Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Constipation in Adults With Functional Constipation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorChung Shan Medical University

About this trial

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 1 capsules of ABKefir per day on symptoms of constipation in subjects with functional constipation by clinical trial.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

male or female

aged 18-75 years old

fulfill Rome IV criteria for functional constipation

have not participated in similar research in the past three months

Disqualifiers

Personal or family history of colon cancer, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease

Irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed during colonoscopy

Those who are pregnant recently (including men and women), or are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and other psychotropic drugs.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Placebo
  • Probiotics (ABKefir)

Treatment groups

165 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Chung Shan Medical University

Lead sponsor

SYNBIO TECH INC. Kaohsiung Taiwan

Collaborator