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The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of probiotics on gut function in subjects with occasional constipation. The main question it aim to answer is if intake of probiotics will decrease the transit time. Participants will randomized to either consume probiotics or a placebo product.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probiotics | Active Comparator |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probiotics | Dietary Supplement | Probiotics |
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| Placebo |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Transit time | Difference in change in gut transit time as assessed by blue-dye method | Baseline to day 56 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Bowel movements | Frequency of complete and spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM) | Baseline to day 28 and day 56 |
| Stool consistency | Evaluated by Bristol stool form scale |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| KGK Science Clinic | London | Ontario | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019936 | Probiotics |
| ID | Term |
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| D019587 | Dietary Supplements |
| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
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| Dietary Supplement |
Placebo |
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| Baseline to day 28 and day 56 |
| Bloating and flatulence | Frequency | Baseline to day 28 and day 56 |
| Quality of life | Evaluated by a questionnaire | Baseline to day 28 and day 56 |
| Digestive symptoms | Evaluated by a questionnaire | Baseline to day 28 and 56 |
| D019602 |
| Food and Beverages |