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This study systematically assessed the efficacy and safety of linaclotide combined with PEG (linaclotide-PEG) compared to PEG alone.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CENTRAL, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases up to February 1, 2025, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing linaclotide-PEG with PEG monotherapy in constipated patients. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB 2) tool. Data analyses were performed using Stata 16.0.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eleven RCTs (2022-2024) involving 1,525 participants were included. Compared to PEG alone, linaclotide-PEG significantly improved overall bowel preparation quality [mean difference (MD)=0.82; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.58-1.05; P &amp;lt; 0.05] and segment-specific cleansing scores (left colon: MD\u00a0=\u00a00.28; right colon: MD\u00a0=\u00a00.34; transverse colon: MD\u00a0=\u00a00.35; all P &amp;lt; 0.05). Additionally, polyp detection rate increased, procedural duration and cecal intubation times decreased, and patients\u2019 willingness to repeat colonoscopy improved significantly (all P &amp;lt; 0.05). The linaclotide-PEG regimen also reduced adverse reaction (nausea and vomiting events) (P &amp;lt; 0.05). No significant publication bias was detected (Egger\u2019s and Begg\u2019s tests: P &amp;gt; 0.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Linaclotide-PEG is superior to PEG alone, enhancing bowel cleansing effectiveness, increasing lesion detection rates, shortening procedure times, and reducing adverse events, thus offering clear clinical advantages.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>https:\/\/www.crd.york.ac.uk\/PROSPERO\/<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      , identifier CRD420250652929.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  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