Ear stimulation for slow-transit constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive ear stimulation technique can help people with slow-transit constipation, a condition where the bowel moves stool too slowly. It aims to offer a drug-free option for relief.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with slow-transit constipation based on the Rome IV criteria (a standard medical definition).
- You have not taken any medications that affect bowel movement in the past 3 months.
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You understand the study and have agreed to participate by signing a consent form.
- You do not have ear or ear canal problems, a structural bowel issue, or pregnancy/lactation.
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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