Pediatric Functional Constipation

Constipation affects up to 30% of children and teenagers. Join a study for an investigational drug treatment for children and teenagers who have been struggling with functional constipation. Your child or teenager may be eligible to take part in the study if they are:

  • Are a child or adolescent age 6 months to 17 years old

  • Weigh at least 12 lbs

  • Have fewer than 3 bowel movements a week

  • Have at least one or more of these symptoms:

    • Painful or hard bowel movements

    • Inability to control bowel movements

    • Retentive posturing

    • Large stool (diameter)

    • History of voluntarily withholding stool

Additional criteria may apply. Please contact the study team to confirm eligibility. We provide compensation your for time and transportation.

Your child’s health is important to us.

Constipation is a common condition and one of the main reasons for a visit to a gastroenterologist. Your child may be diagnosed with functional constipation, a term that means there is no underlying disease causing his or her symptoms. The current study is evaluating a medication as a treatment of functional constipation in children and adolescents. The study doctors are investigating the safety and tolerability of the drug for pediatric patients. The results will help provide more information for the future of constipation treatments for children and adolescents. Consider signing up your child for this study today.

Help us advance functional constipation research to find more safe and effective treatments.

Watching your child struggle with constipation is hard. Help them discover new treatment options.

Every participant receives a free medical and psychiatric evaluation, study visits, and tasks to perform.

ARC is now enrolling children and adolescents with functional constipation in clinical research trials.

Southern California-based Advanced Research Center, is an area leader in psychiatric and medical clinical trials. Hundreds of volunteers have participated in treatment research for conditions including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, migraines, and more. Our highly trained physicians are experienced in dealing with Alzheimer's and other conditions. Some things to keep in mind:

  • Studies provide valuable information about the effectiveness of certain medications

  • You do not need health insurance to enroll

  • Every participant receives a medical and psychiatric evaluation

  • There is no cost to enroll

  • You may be eligible to receive compensation for time & reimbursement for travel

  • You and your child can leave the study at any time

To be considered for a study, contact our study team below.