Acupuncture for healthy digestion study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if acupuncture at two specific points can change how quickly food moves through your gut. It is for healthy people to learn more about digestion, not for treating a condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and generally healthy.
- You have no stomach or bowel problems (like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, or blood in stool) in the past month.
- You have not taken any medicines that affect digestion (like laxatives or anti-diarrhea drugs) in the past month.
- You can fast (no food or drink except water) for at least 4 hours before the study session.
- You have not had acupuncture in the past month or been in another trial in the last 2 months.
- You are not allergic to metals and do not have a strong fear of needles.
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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