Acupuncture for chronic constipation: dose study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests different amounts of acupuncture to see which dose works best for chronic constipation. It may help if you have had constipation for at least 6 months and have fewer than 2 complete bowel movements per week without using laxatives.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had constipation for at least 6 months and meet the Rome IV criteria.
- You have fewer than 2 complete bowel movements per week on average.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have not used constipation medication (except rescue meds) for at least 2 weeks.
- You have not had acupuncture for constipation in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any condition that makes acupuncture unsafe (like bleeding disorders).
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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