Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasonic localization method group:Based on routine treatment, bilateral ST25, SP14 and ST37 were located under the guidance of ultrasound, and were treated with electroacupuncture.
Traditional localization method group:Based on routine treatment, bilateral ST25, SP14 and ST37 were located via traditional surface localization method, and were treated with electroacupuncture.
Sponsors
The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ? Patients met the diagnosis of functional constipation based on the Rome III diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders(patients experienced =2 complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week for more than 3 months); ? Aged between 18 to 75; ? Patients had not taken oral medcine for relieving constipation for at least 2 weeks except for emergency medication (glycerin or sorbitol enemas); had not received relevant acupuncture treatment or participated in any other trials in the past 3 months; ? Absence of skin lesions at the chosen acupoints and the adjacent skin areas.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ? Constipation resulting from irritable bowel syndrome, medication side effects, or as a consequence of endocrine, metabolic, or neurological disorders, including postoperative cases; ? Patients have severe cardiovascular, liver, or kidney diseases; ? Patients who have cognitive impairment, aphasia, or mental health conditions and thus inable to communicate normally; ? Pregnant or lactating women, as well as women with fertility intentions ? Patients with acupuncture contraindication such as abdominal aortic aneurysm, hepatosplenomegaly, coagulation disorders, or taking anticoagulants like warfarin / heparin (excluding antiplatelet therapy with aspirin/clopidogrel); history of artificial pacemaker implantation; ? Patients who refuse to sign informed consent forms.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spontaneous bowel movements(SBM);Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life questionnaire (PAC-QOL);Average frequency of weekly use of emergency medications; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactQuanfu Chen
The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Outcome results
None listed