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Chronic Ingestion of Fructooligosaccharide and Psyllium on Intestinal Transit in Women With Functional Constipation: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Effects of Chronic Ingestion of Fructooligosaccharide and Psyllium on Intestinal Transit Time in Women Diagnosed With Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind Clinical Trial


Sponsor

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Mar 14, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of dietary fibers in the treatment of functional constipation in women. It will also assess the potential side effects associated with fiber consumption. The main questions it aims to answer are: * In women with constipation who do not consume adequate dietary fiber, does supplementation help improve bowel function? * Among the fibers studied, is there any hierarchy of effect in the treatment of constipation (i.e., is one more effective than the other)? The researchers will compare the effects of the two dietary fibers against each other and against a control to evaluate their impact. Participants will: * Consume 20 g of fiber daily for 6 days, divided into two doses of 10 g each. * Attend a nuclear medicine visit at the end of each 6-day fiber period to perform scintigraphy. * Keep a daily record of bowel habits and dietary intake.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 59 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Fructooligosaccharide and Psyllium powder for people with constipation - functional. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPsyllium powder

Psyllium powder: soluble fiber gel forming, provided at 20 g per day (two doses of 10 g each)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTFructooligosaccharide

Fructooligosaccharide: prebiotic, provided at 20 g per day (two doses of 10 g each)


Locations(1)

School of Nursing, Federal University of Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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