Randomised clinical trial: mixed soluble/insoluble fibre vs. psyllium for chronic constipation.

A ErdoganS S C RaoD ThiruvaiyaruYeong Yeh LeeE Coss AdameJ ValestinM O'Banion

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2016)

Mixed fibre and psyllium were equally efficacious in improving constipation and QoL. Mixed fibre was more effective in relieving flatulence, bloating and dissolved better. Mixed fibre is effective and well tolerated.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
open label
study protocol
double blind
irritable bowel syndrome
placebo controlled