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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gastroenterologist Survey: Traditional Constipation Medications are Not Working
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 […]
Vibrant Gastro Hires Seasoned GI Executives
New CEO, Chief Medical Officer to scale company that developed drug-free, FDA-approved treatment for chronic constipation OCTOBER 19, 2023 — BOSTON — Vibrant Gastro, which developed a groundbreaking drug-free treatment for chronic constipation, has hired new executive leadership to scale the company following its FDA approval and availability by prescription. Joining the company are CEO […]
New Data Shows Vibrating Capsule (Vibrant®) Provides Predictable Time to Relief of Constipation Symptoms Among Adults with Severe Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
NEWTON, MA, May 8, 2023 – Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed an FDA-cleared drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, today presented an abstract at the 2023 Digestive Disease Week Conference in Chicago. Vibrant® uses gentle vibrations to mechanically stimulate the colon causing the colon to contract and effectively propel […]
IT Awards 2022
Exciting news! Vibrant Gastro has won the @Israeli IT Award People & Computers 2022 for our Salesforce project in the digital transformation and innovation category. We are honored to be recognized for leveraging technology to drive growth and enhance customer experiences.
Drug-free relief from chronic constipation may come from a new vibrating pill
People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again. It’s a first-of-its-kind capsule about is the size of a regular pill – but instead of releasing medication after it’s swallowed, it vibrates to stimulate the colon. The capsules, called Vibrant, was cleared by the US Food and […]