Partecipa a uno studio che indaga su un nuovo prodotto batterico multi-ceppo per la stitichezza
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Constipation can cause significant discomfort and disruption to daily life. A new research study run by The Functional Gut Clinic is investigating whether a multi-strain bacterial food product can help improve bowel regularity and gut function.
The study has been approved by an independent ethics committee and adheres to Good Clinical Practice.
Many people with constipation try different treatments before finding something that helps. This study aims to explore whether a targeted bacterial product could offer benefits for gut transit and digestive comfort.
Find relief from constipation
Get expert healthcare advice from the comfort of home. Complete a quick online consultation, available 24/7, with your request reviewed by a UK-registered clinician. Next day delivery available on eligible treatments.
About this constipation treatment research study
The research focuses on understanding how a multi-strain bacterial product affects constipation symptoms, gut transit, and fermentation patterns in the digestive system.
By combining clinical assessments with symptom tracking, the study will provide insights into how the product interacts with the gut and whether it may be helpful for some individuals.
Eligibility criteria for the constipation clinical trial
The study team is recruiting adults who have ongoing constipation and can attend clinic appointments in London.
Eligibility ensures that the results reflect the intended patient population and that participation is safe and appropriate.
If you think the study may be relevant to your symptoms, the full criteria on the study page can help you confirm.
You may be suitable if you:
Experience chronic constipation.
Are aged 18 to 70.
Live in the UK.
Can attend the London clinic.
What participation in the constipation study involves
If you join the study, you will follow a structured plan that includes clinic visits, taking the bacterial product, and completing symptom tracking.
These activities allow the research team to measure changes in gut function over the study period. All procedures are explained in advance and scheduled to minimise disruption to your daily routine.
Participation includes:
Three in-person clinic visits.
Taking the supplied bacterial product.
Recording symptoms.
Completing breath tests and gut transit assessments.
Tests and assessments used in the study
To understand how the product affects digestion, participants undertake a range of non-invasive tests. These help measure the movement of food through the gut, fermentation activity, and changes in bowel habits.
Each assessment is overseen by specialist clinicians who provide full guidance.
Assessments may include:
Hydrogen and methane breath tests.
Gut transit studies.
Symptom scoring tools.
Structured digestive health questionnaires.
Benefits of taking part in constipation research
Taking part offers the chance to support important research into microbiome-based treatments.
Although improvements cannot be guaranteed, many participants value the opportunity for structured clinical assessment and involvement in developing new approaches to constipation care.
Participants receive:
Specialist assessments at no cost.
Reimbursement of travel expenses.
Compensation for time.
Ongoing support throughout the study.
Freedom to withdraw at any time.

Joining the constipation study
You can read the full details and express your interest by visiting the study page.
Find relief from constipation
Get expert healthcare advice from the comfort of home. Complete a quick online consultation, available 24/7, with your request reviewed by a UK-registered clinician. Next day delivery available on eligible treatments.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Medico di base, Autore medico
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Il Dr Colin Tidy è un medico del NHS, con sede nell'Oxfordshire.
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Prossima revisione prevista: 11 Nov 2028
11 Nov 2025 | Pubblicato originariamente
Autore:
Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSRevisione paritaria di
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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