[Comparative study on therapeutic effect between SXDZ-100 and SDZ-II on chronic functional constipation]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Neurology
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Chronic functional constipation is a prevalent condition impacting quality of life.
• Conventional treatments may have limitations, necessitating exploration of alternative therapeutic modalities.
• Electroacupuncture offers a potential non-pharmacological approach to managing constipation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the therapeutic efficacy of the Hwato neuro and muscle stimulator (SXDZ-100) against a regular electronic stimulator (SDZ-II) for chronic functional constipation.
• To evaluate the short-term and overall treatment effectiveness of the two electroacupuncture devices.
• To assess changes in clinical symptom scores and therapeutic indices between the intervention groups.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial involving 64 patients with chronic functional constipation.
• Patients were allocated to either the SXDZ-100 observation group (n=33) or the SDZ-II control group (n=31).
• Both groups received 30-minute electroacupuncture sessions targeting specific acupoints (Zhigou TE 6, Tianshu ST 25, Zusanli ST 36, Shangjuxu ST 37) using their respective devices and stimulation wave types.

Main Results:

• Both devices demonstrated a 100% total effective rate.
• The SXDZ-100 group exhibited a significantly higher short-term effective rate (54.6%) compared to the SDZ-II group (29.0%) (P < 0.05).
• Post-treatment clinical symptom scores significantly decreased in both groups (P < 0.05), with superior therapeutic effective indices observed in the SXDZ-100 group (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

• The Hwato neuro and muscle stimulator (SXDZ-100) provides superior therapeutic effects for chronic functional constipation compared to the regular electronic stimulator (SDZ-II).
• SXDZ-100 demonstrates a notable advantage in achieving rapid, short-term symptom relief.
• Electroacupuncture with the SXDZ-100 device is a promising treatment option for chronic functional constipation.