Key Points:
- A tele-study by Vibrant Gastro reveals that 74% of high-volume gastroenterology providers surveyed are unsure or believe that the medications they prescribe for chronic constipation patients are ineffective.
- A 2020 study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology indicates that 12-19% of Americans suffer from chronic constipation. However, many patients do not discuss their symptoms with their doctors and instead rely on over-the-counter products and food trends.
- Vibrant Gastro’s technology offers a non-pharmaceutical alternative to traditional constipation treatments. Their ingestible capsule uses micro-vibrations to signal the body to move its contents and resync the colon. This innovation has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s 2023 inventions of the year.
- A study presented at Digestive Disease Week in 2023 showed significant symptomatic relief and improved quality of life in patients using Vibrant Capsules. Approximately 40% experienced an additional bowel movement per week compared to 23% in the control group. Additionally, patients reported reduced straining, improved stool consistency, and high satisfaction scores.