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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of linaclotide combined with low-volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) in constipated patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this randomized, single-blind controlled trial, 210 constipated patients were assigned to one of three groups: (1) 3\u202fL PEG (standard regimen), (2) 2-day linaclotide + 2\u202fL PEG (2D\u202f+\u202f2\u202fL PEG), or (3) 4-day linaclotide + 2\u202fL PEG (4D\u202f+\u202f2\u202fL PEG). Bowel cleansing was assessed using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS). Adverse symptoms, detection rates of intestinal findings, patient satisfaction, and willingness to repeat the procedure were recorded.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>No significant differences in overall BBPS scores or detection rates were observed among the three groups. However, the 4D\u202f+\u202f2\u202fL PEG group showed superior left colon cleansing compared to the 2D\u202f+\u202f2\u202fL PEG group. Both linaclotide groups experienced fewer adverse symptoms (bloating, nausea, and vomiting) and reported higher satisfaction than the 3\u202fL PEG group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A four-day regimen of oral linaclotide combined with 2\u202fL PEG offers effective and well-tolerated bowel preparation with fewer adverse symptoms, making it a favorable option for constipated patients undergoing colonoscopy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>http:\/\/www.chictr.org.cn<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      (registration no. 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