Self-administered acupressure for constipation in psychiatric outpatients
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing acupressure on yourself (pressing specific points on your body) can help manage constipation. It is designed for psychiatric outpatients who are stable and can learn this simple technique to improve their bowel health.
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Who can take part
- You are a Hong Kong resident aged 18 or older
- You have trouble with constipation (meeting standard diagnostic criteria)
- Your psychiatrist confirms you are mentally stable enough to learn and do acupressure on yourself
- You are able to understand questionnaires and follow simple training instructions
- You have not had formal acupressure training before
- You do not have serious digestive or metabolic conditions, and you are not pregnant
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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