Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:probiotic powder
Sponsors
Beijing Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Fully understand the content of the trial and the 'Informed Consent Form,' comply with the trial protocol, and be willing to complete all trial items; 2. Healthy adults aged 45-65; 3. Have experienced constipation in the past 3 months, with bowel movements 4 times a week or less; 4. Agree to maintain current diet and exercise habits during the trial; 5. Agree to complete the 'Bowel Movement Diary' and 'Constipation Patient Symptom Self-Assessment Scale,' collect stool samples, and submit them on the specified dates.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Suffering from major gastrointestinal diseases, or diagnosed with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome according to Rome IV criteria; 2. Regularly taking medications for treating constipation or aiding bowel movements; 3. Having an allergic reaction to the active ingredients of the test food; 4. Consumed antibiotics within three months prior to the start of the study; 5. Consumed probiotics or prebiotic supplements within three months prior to the start of the study; 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the trial period; 7. Participated in other clinical trials within two months prior to the start of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of bowel movements;Fecal microflora; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYajun Lin
Beijing Hospital
Outcome results
None listed