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The Effects of Prune Juice on Bowel Movement Patterns, Constipation Symptoms, and Quality of Life

NCT06963125 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2025-09-12

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Summary

This study investigates the effects of different prune juice dosages on bowel movement patterns, constipation symptoms, and quality of life in older adults. Using a factorial experimental design, 90 participants aged 65 to 100 with functional constipation will be randomly assigned to receive 100 mL, 150 mL, or 200 mL of prune juice daily for four weeks. The study aims to determine a safe and effective dosage for constipation management, offering a non-pharmacological approach to improving bowel health in older adults.

Conditions

  • Constipation in Older Adults
  • Functional Constipation in Elderly

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low-Dose Prune Juice

Intervention Name: Prune Juice 100 mL/day Description: 100 mL prune juice daily (1.07 g dietary fiber), administered once each morning for 4 weeks.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Medium-Dose Prune Juice

Intervention Name: Prune Juice 150 mL/day Description: 150 mL prune juice daily (1.61 g dietary fiber), administered once each morning for 4 weeks.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

High-Dose Prune Juice

Intervention Name: Prune Juice 200 mL/day Description: 200 mL prune juice daily (3.22 g dietary fiber), administered once each morning for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-26
Primary Completion
2026-11-20
Completion
2026-11-30

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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