Benefit of ginger and Fennel in management of constipation in adults.

Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Fennel extract, and their Combination in the Management of Chronic Functional Constipation: A Double blind, 3-Arm, Comparative, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Single-Site Study - NILL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110493

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K590- Constipation

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Diagnosis of Functional Constipation according to Rome IV Criteria (symptoms present for at least 3 months). Minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 spontaneous bowel movements (SBMs) per week during the run in period.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Evidence of organic bowel disease (e.g., IBD, colorectal cancer). Secondary constipation (hypothyroidism, diabetes, or medication-induced). Pregnancy, lactation or planning pregnancy during the study. Recent use (within 14 days) of fibre supplements, probiotics, or laxatives.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
This research aims to establish a scientific link between the correction of digestive metabolism and the improvement of overall health outcomes in chronic sufferers.Timepoint: Screening Phase -0 day base line phase - 0 day Interventional - 90 days Follow up - 30 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life & impact 1.How much do constipation symptoms affects your daily activity 2. Effect on social life 3. Effect on work productivity 4. Emotional distress related to constipation 5. Pain & severity Timepoint: Baseline, Day 45 & day 90	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Roopa Bhat

Dhanvantari Ayurveda College Hospital and Research Centre Siddapur

msmeghanasuregaonkar@gmail.com8762079274

Outcome results