Stool Diary App May Improve Compliance For Patients With Chronic Constipation

PHILADELPHIA—An electronic stool diary app for patients using a vibrating capsule for treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation may improve compliance with therapy and result in improved outcomes, according to the first community-based assessment of real-world experience in patients using the novel therapy. “Generally, what happens when our patients are prescribed treatment for anything, whether it be constipation, […]

Christine Frissora, MD: Vibrant System’s Role in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Care

Author(s): Abigail Brooks, MA, Christine Frissora, MD Frissora reviews findings from a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing the Vibrant System to linaclotide for CIC management. New research is shining light on the cost-effectiveness of the Vibrant System for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) management, highlighting reduced costs and improved quality-adjusted life years versus linaclotide.1 In addition to lower costs […]

Stool Diary App Aids Vibrating Capsule Compliance, Efficacy for Chronic Constipation

Author(s): Abigail Brooks, MA Key Takeaways The stool diary app improved treatment compliance and symptom management in CIC patients using the Vibrant capsule. App users had higher first reorder rates and significant improvements in bowel movement frequency and stool consistency. The study highlighted the unmet need for effective, well-tolerated constipation therapies, with the app offering incremental […]

GastroGirl Podcast: Can A Vibrating Capsule Help My Chronic Constipation?

In this episode, we’re discussing a new FDA-cleared treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation, the Vibrant Capsule. Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a long-term condition characterized by infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements with no identifiable cause. CIC can significantly impact quality of life, and traditional treatments don’t always work. Joining us is Dr. Monia Werlang, […]

Current constipation medications don’t provide relief for some patients with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, per Gastroenterologist survey.

Vibrant Gastro’s non-pharmaceutical vibrating capsule technology offers alternative for patients to regain control over their lives BOSTON – Millions of Americans currently receiving treatment for chronic constipation may not be seeing the relief they hope for, a recent tele-study by Vibrant Gastro shows.  The survey of roughly 100 high-volume gastroenterology providers found that 74 percent […]

Vibrant Gastro Brings on Industry Veterans

BOSTON — Vibrant Gastro, innovators of a novel FDA-cleared capsule to mitigate chronic constipation, has hired two executive leaders to support the company’s aggressive growth trajectory. Doug Maley joins Vibrant as VP of Sales. He has nearly 30 years’ experience in senior commercial leadership with a proven impact as a growth driver. Doug previously served […]

TIME Honors Vibrant’s Chronic Constipation Treatment Among 2023’s Best Inventions

FDA-cleared prescription capsule offers consistent, predictable bowel movements OCTOBER 24, 2023 — BOSTON —TIME today honored Vibrant, the groundbreaking drug-free treatment for chronic constipation by Vibrant Gastro, as part of its list of 2023’s Best Inventions. Up to one in five American adults — disproportionately women and people of color — struggle to have bowel […]

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