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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) age 20–80 years, 2) body mass index 18–40 kg/m2, 3) constipation symptom profile according to the April 2016 Rome IV guidelines, and 4) agreement to participate in this study. CC was defined as constipation with long-term symptom duration (onset = 6 months previously and currently symptomatic for =3 months) and the presence of more than two self-reported symptom clusters (hard stools, straining, sensation of incomplete evacuation, sensation of anorectal obstruction, need for manual maneuvers to facilitate >25% defecation, and fewer than three spontaneous bowel movements per week).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) diagnosis by abnormal colonoscopy or abdominal imaging findings within 2 years; 2) constipation related to a previous surgery or other organic disorder, including Parkinson’s disease and paraplegic disorders (stroke, spinal disorders, multiple sclerosis, and hypothyroidism,); 3) history of open abdominal surgery or peritonitis; 4) history of gastric or small bowel surgery; 5) history of gall bladder surgery; 6) cardiovascular, pulmonary, or other endocrinological disorder that might affect study enrollment; and 7) pregnancy or breastfeeding status.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Colon Transit Time | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
BMS