We aimed to review the literature systematically and synthesize evidence on the role of the vibrating capsule in chronic idiopathic constipation. A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (World Health Organization), Cochrane ...
There's a large unmet need for improving constipation therapies.” Rao went on to describe how, ideally, treatment for CIC should work locally in the gut and be well-tolerated without creating any adverse effects, which was the basis for the creation of the vibrating capsule and its eventual...
Quigley concluded that “the vibrating capsule was well accepted and well tolerated by subjects withchronic constipation,” and that the higher dose in the second study appeared to be even more effective than the lower dose in the randomized controlled trial sub...
The randomized, double-blind trial is investigating whether the non-drug therapy can help alleviate constipation. The non-drug, non-secreting treatment involves the use of a tiny, motorized capsule that is programmed to start vibrating six to eight hours after being swallowed. This is the average...
The innovative non-drug therapy may offer a solution for anyone who suffers from chronic constipation but finds laxatives, fiber drinks, enemas and other standard treatments unhelpful or uncomfortable. The small capsule contains a tiny motor programmed to start vibrating six to eight hours after being...
Background Constipated patients remain dissatisfied with current treatments suggesting a need for alternative therapies. Aim Evaluate the mechanistic effects of oral vibrating capsule in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) by examining the temporal relationships between the onset of vibrations, complete ...
In the pilot study, use of the capsule nearly doubled the frequency of bowel movements in patients suffering from chronic constipation. The 26 patients in the study used the vibrating capsule twice per week; all patients ditched laxatives two weeks prior, to see how the pill worked on its ow...
Dr. Satish Rao explains new vibrating capsule treatment for chronic constipation | University News Notably, the capsule can also be personalized for patients suffering from different kinds of constipation by allowing a gastroenterologist to adjust the timing and duration of the vibration treatment. Howeve...
Sa2023 Vibrating Capsule for the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) and Constipation Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (C-IBS) -Safety and EfficacyAlgorithmsGraph theoryHamilton-circuit, -path, and -center generationMinimum-feedback sets...
Safety and efficacy of the vibrating capsule, an innovative non-pharmacological treatment modality for chronic constipationdoi:10.1111/nmo.12485constipationIBStreatmentcapsuleVibrantBackground Constipation is a common disorder. Because the prevalence is high and the satisfaction level with currently available ...