A Vibrating Pill for Constipation Goes to the FDA

Chronic constipation is no joke since it is associated with other significant health challenges.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The latest Phase 3 trial using a vibrating pill enrolled 850 patients at 137 sites and showed 61% added at least one bowel movement each week as compared to 33% who had the same result after taking a placebo

• The pill can be tracked by the user on a smartphone app and can also be monitored by the user's physician. This opens the potential…