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The characteristics of gut microbiota and metabolites in the development of constipation during different gestation periods and their correlation with hormone levels

The relationship between the development of constipation during pregnancy and gut microbiota, metabolites and the levels of hormones

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100045716
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-04-23
Start date
2021-04-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-12-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Constipation during pregnancy

Interventions

Constipation group during different gestation periods:No
Health group during different gestation periods :No

Sponsors

The People's Hospital of Xishan, Wuxi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Pregnant women aged 18-45 years (less than 13 weeks); 2.Volunteers who sign the informed consent. 3.The inclusion criteria of pregnancy constipation group are in accordance with Rome IV (1)At least 2 or more of the following criteria are met 1)A sense of exertion or urgency (more than 25 per cent of the time); 2)The feces of ball or hard manure (over 25% of the time) were drained (Bristol fecal trait scale 1-2); 3)Fecal failure (over 25% time); 4)Obstruction or blockage of anus and rectum (over 25% time); 5)Manual technique is needed to help defecate (such as finger defecation and support the bottom of the basin) (more than 25% of the time); 6)The number of spontaneous defecation in a week is less than 3 times; (2)No laxative is rarely used for stool; (3)It is not enough to diagnose IBS; (4)Symptoms prior to diagnosis are present for at least one month during the current pregnancy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Pregnant women with internal or urinary disorders,constipation caused by diseases or medications, and pregnancy complications; 2.Recently (1 week) take probiotic products or long-term consumption of yogurt, probiotic drinks; 3.Recently (1 week) or long-term use of antibiotics.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fecal flora;Fecal flora genomics;metabonomics;progesterone;estradiol;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Gang

The People's Hospital of Xishan, Wuxi

wanggang@jiangnan.edu.cn+86 15852818722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026