Acupuncture for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce symptoms like diarrhea and blood in stool for people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It is a non-drug treatment that may be added to your usual therapy with mesalamine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) with at least two active symptoms like loose stools or blood.
- You are not receiving strong medications like steroids, biologics, or other immune-suppressing drugs for UC.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant in the next year.
- You have not had acupuncture for UC in the past month.
- You do not have other serious health issues like heart disease, liver/kidney problems, or active infections.
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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