A new drug-free capsule is shaking up how we treat chronic idiopathic constipation—and quite literally. Designed to stimulate the colon through timed mechanical pulses, this vibrating capsule is gaining attention for its safety, tolerability, and surprising patient satisfaction. In a study spanning 800 patients, side effects were minimal, with no serious adverse events reported.
But here’s what really turns heads: over 70% of users said they were satisfied, and less than 2% experienced diarrhea—often a deal-breaker with conventional treatments. Could this be the beginning of a non-drug revolution in motility care?