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Use acupuncture to treat functional constipation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Ying Li1, Hui Zheng, Fang Zeng

  • 1Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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|July 5, 2012
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This randomized controlled trial investigates acupuncture for functional constipation. Results will determine acupuncture

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Functional constipation is a prevalent condition with unclear optimal treatments.
  • The efficacy of acupuncture for functional constipation remains to be definitively established.
  • This study protocol outlines a large-scale randomized controlled trial to address this knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating functional constipation.
  • To compare different acupuncture point combinations and a pharmacological control.
  • To assess the impact of acupuncture on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, controlled, four-arm trial involving 700 participants in China.
  • Three acupuncture groups (Shu-Mu, He points, Shu-Mu-He points) and one Mosapride Citrate control group.

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  • Primary outcome: defecation frequency at 4 weeks; secondary outcomes include stool scale, defecation difficulty, SF-36, SAS, and SDS.

    • Main Results:

    • Data collection and follow-up are ongoing.
    • Primary and secondary outcome data will be analyzed upon trial completion.
    • Results are anticipated to be available in 2012.

    Conclusions:

    • The trial will provide evidence on acupuncture's efficacy for functional constipation.
    • Findings will clarify the role of traditional acupuncture theories in treatment.
    • Results will inform clinical practice and future research directions.