Acupuncture for constipation in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have both Parkinson's and constipation that is not caused by another medical condition, this study may offer a non-drug treatment option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease and functional constipation (constipation without a physical blockage or other disease).
- You are between 35 and 80 years old.
- Your Parkinson's symptoms are mild to moderate (Hoehn-Yahr stage 3 or less).
- You have not taken medications that affect digestion (like prucalopride or probiotics) in the last 2 weeks.
- You are not currently in another clinical trial.
- You are able to keep a diary of your bowel movements and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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