None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others : Real or sham moxibustion treatment was applied three times per week for four weeks (12 treatments). All moxibustion treatments were applied to acupuncture points at bilateral ST23 (Taiyi) and
Sponsors
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study subjects consisted of adults aged 19 to 55 years with at least a six-month history of constipation according to the Rome criteria. Participants had to have at least two of the followings symptoms on greater than 25% of occasions for inclusion: straining; lumpy or hard stools; a sensation of incomplete evacuation; a sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage; manual maneuvers to facilitate defecation; or defecation frequency less than three times per week.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: In case of subjects were excluded from entering the study if they had inflammatory bowel disease or other structural bowel disease, a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), significant disorders or disease that may interfere with completion of the study or if they used laxatives two weeks prior to the start of the baseline assessment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women were excluded also. Participants reporting more than one loose or watery stool each day during the baseline period were also excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| defecation frequency | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bristol Stool Form, Constipation Assessment Scale | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactJi-Eun Park
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Outcome results
None listed