Acupressure for constipation in adults with mental illness
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if learning and practicing acupressure on yourself can help relieve constipation in adults who are staying in a psychiatric hospital. You would receive training and practice at home for four weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are a Hong Kong Chinese resident aged 18 or older
- You have had constipation that meets official medical criteria (Rome III)
- Your psychiatrist says you are mentally stable and can take care of yourself
- You can understand questionnaires and follow training instructions
- You have not had previous training in acupressure
- You do not have a physical disability affecting your hands or arms
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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