Beyond Laxatives: How a Vibrating Capsule Helps Relieve Chronic Constipation

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Apr 22, 2025

If you’ve been struggling with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), you know that traditional laxatives don’t always work consistently—and they’re not always ideal for long-term use. But what if there was a drug-free, FDA-cleared alternative designed to support your body’s natural rhythm? In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Darren Brenner, gastroenterologist and motility expert from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, to explore the Vibrant capsule—a new non-drug treatment that uses gentle vibrations to stimulate natural gut motility.
Tune in as we discuss:
What makes Vibrant different from traditional constipation treatments.
Who may benefit most from this new approach
How it works with the body—not against it
What this could mean for the future of constipation care
As always, speak with your healthcare provider to determine if the Vibrant capsule is right for you. This episode is sponsored by Vibrant Gastro.

00:00 Introduction
01:17 Photo of Vibrant Capsule
01:47 What is chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
04:49 The role of gut motility in constipation
06:24 Ttraditional treatments for constipation and why do they fall short?
09:15 Role of the pelvic floor
10:00 Does capsule impact the gut microbiome?
10:14 Vibrating capsule- How it works
13:15 Does the vibrating capsule affect the microbime?
13:49 Latest data on efficacy/safety of the vibrating capsule
17:42 How Companion App Helps Patients
19:36 Patient success stories
22:12 Can this be used for constipated patients on GLP- 1 Medications
23:19 Do you need a prescription for the Vibrant Capsule?