Senile Qi Deficiency-Type Functional Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Electroacupuncture Group:Electroacupuncture at bilateral Tianshu (ST25), Shangjuxu (ST37), Zusanli (ST36). Insert 0.30×50mm/0.35×75mm needles vertically (30-70mm), perform deqi manipulation, connect d
Sham electroacupuncture group:Insert needles 1.5cm lateral to acupoints (2-3mm depth) without manipulation. Connect non-current output device. Same treatment frequency/duration as electroacupuncture g
Sponsors
Putuo District Central Hospital (Putuo Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Age =60 years, any gender; b) Meet Rome IV criteria for functional constipation and qi deficiency-type constipation; c) Normal oral feeding ability; d) Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Organic or drug-induced constipation; no abdominal CT within 1 year; b) Abdominal/intestinal surgery, intestinal obstruction, or fecal occult blood positive within 6 months; c) Cognitive impairment, aphasia, or psychiatric disorders; d) Severe hypertension, heart disease, systemic infection, or coagulation disorders; e) Post-stroke hemiplegia; f) Received acupuncture within 6 months; g) Cardiac pacemaker users; h) Participating in other clinical trials; i) Other exclusionary conditions per investigator judgment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Complete spontaneous bowel movements; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weekly spontaneous bowel movements;Defecation time;Stool form;Straining during defecation;Abdominal bloating severity;Rescue medication use;TCM Syndrome Score;Quality of life;Treatment Satisfaction;Adverse Event; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactRuolin Liu, Li Zhang
Putuo District Central Hospital (Putuo Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Outcome results
None listed