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Gastroenterology
Meta-analysis
Linaclotide combined with polyethylene glycol significantly improves bowel preparation quality in patients with constipation
Combining two medications improves bowel prep for patients with constipation
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated the impact of linaclotide-PEG versus PEG alone on bowel preparation for patient…
A new combination treatment helps people with constipation get a cleaner colon during preparation for a colonoscopy.
Frontiers
Jul 15, 2026
Gastroenterology
RCT
Adding linaclotide to PEG did not improve bowel prep quality in high-risk colonoscopy patients undergoing screening procedures
Adding Linaclotide to PEG does not improve bowel preparation for colonoscopy
A randomized trial found that adding linaclotide to polyethylene glycol did not significantly improve adequate bowel preparation rates or ad…
A trial found that adding linaclotide to polyethylene glycol did not improve bowel preparation or adenoma detection compared to placebo plus…
Jun 5, 2026