Acupuncture for symptom relief in ulcerative colitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help ease symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea in people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. If you join, you can keep taking your current UC medications (like mesalamine) while receiving acupuncture.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).
- Your symptoms are active enough that you score at least 2 on the PRO2 symptom scale.
- You are not currently taking strong medications like steroids, biologics, or other immunosuppressants.
- You have not had acupuncture for UC in the past month.
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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