Acupressure for constipation after menopause
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure—a gentle pressure technique on specific body points—can help relieve constipation in women who have gone through menopause. If you qualify, you'd receive the acupressure treatment and need to pause laxatives to see if it works.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 50 to 60 who has been through menopause for at least one year
- You have constipation symptoms such as straining, hard stools, or infrequent bowel movements
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less
- You are willing to stop taking laxatives during the study
- You do not have other bowel conditions, certain medical devices, or recent lower limb surgery
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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