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Self-administered acupressure may offer an effective, non-invasive treatment for functional constipation (FC). This study provides evidence for using acupressure at home to manage chronic FC symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Functional constipation (FC) significantly impacts health and quality of life, with current treatments often being unsatisfactory.
  • Acupuncture shows promise for FC, and acupressure, a self-administered subtype, warrants further investigation due to limited evidence.
  • This study aims to rigorously evaluate the efficacy of self-administered acupressure for managing chronic functional constipation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide robust evidence for the effectiveness of self-administered acupressure in treating functional constipation.
  • To assess the impact of acupressure on key constipation symptoms and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-armed, randomized controlled trial involving 154 patients with FC, comparing an acupoint group to a sham acupoint group.
  • An 8-week home-based intervention with daily self-acupressure, monitored via a WeChat app or printouts.
  • Primary outcome: proportion of participants achieving ≥3 spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM) between weeks 3-10; secondary outcomes include long-term CSBM, stool form, straining, quality of life, and medication use.

Main Results:

  • (Results not yet available as the study is ongoing/data is being collected)

Conclusions:

  • Acupressure presents a non-invasive, patient-controlled home treatment option for severe chronic functional constipation.
  • This trial is expected to yield credible evidence supporting the use of self-acupressure in FC management.