Acupuncture to prevent Crohn's disease relapse
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if acupuncture can help people with Crohn's disease stay in remission longer and avoid flare-ups. If you are in remission but have had frequent relapses, this study may be for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
- You are between 16 and 75 years old.
- Your Crohn's disease is currently in remission (low symptoms and inflammation).
- You have had at least 2 relapses in the past year.
- You are not taking medication, or only taking low doses of certain drugs (mesalazine, prednisone, or azathioprine) for a specific time, or you have not responded well to biologics.
- You have never tried acupuncture before.
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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