Chronic Constipation Clinical Trials

7 recruitingLast updated: July 25, 2026

There are 7 actively recruiting chronic constipation clinical trials across 5 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2. Top locations include Beijing, China, Cairo, Egypt, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Chronic Constipation Trials at a Glance

7 actively recruiting trials for chronic constipation are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 5 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 6 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Beijing, Cairo, and Erlangen. Lead sponsors running chronic constipation studies include Dr. med. Sonja Diez, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Ain Shams University.

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About Chronic Constipation Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Chronic Constipation? There are currently 9 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Chronic Constipation trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chronic Constipation clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Recruiting
Not Applicable

Balloon Inflation in Biofeedback

Chronic ConstipationConstipationDyssynergia+1 more
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust10 enrolled1 locationNCT07705542
Recruiting
Not Applicable

The Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Combined With Nutritional Intervention in the Treatment of Functional Constipation:a Pilot Study

Chronic ConstipationFecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)Constipation - Functional
Peking Union Medical College Hospital5 enrolled1 locationNCT07387952
Recruiting
Not Applicable

MSOT and MRI for Non-invasive Assessment of Intestinal Transit Time in Children With Chronic Bowel Emptying Disorders

Chronic ConstipationSlow transit constipationIntestinal Transit Disorder+1 more
Dr. med. Sonja Diez20 enrolled1 locationNCT06911749
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Exploring the Potential Benefits of Probiotic Yogurt

Chronic Constipation
Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.84 enrolled1 locationNCT06847919
Recruiting
Phase 1Phase 2

Anorectal Manometery in Pediatric Chronic Refractory Constipation

Chronic Constipation
Ain Shams University60 enrolled1 locationNCT06543979
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation

Chronic Constipation
McMaster University20 enrolled1 locationNCT03819062
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy Combined With or Without Stapled Trans-anal Rectal Resection for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome

Chronic ConstipationRectal ProlapseObstructive Defecation Syndrome
Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University126 enrolled1 locationNCT03060330