Acupoint paste for constipation after chemo
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying a special paste to acupoints (specific points on your body) can help relieve constipation and boost energy (qi) in people with colorectal cancer who've had chemotherapy. It's for patients who feel weak and have trouble with constipation after treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have colorectal cancer and have had surgery followed by chemotherapy.
- You have been diagnosed with qi deficiency and constipation (a type of constipation linked to low energy and poor digestion).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have other serious digestive or anal diseases, severe organ problems, or allergies to the study paste.
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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