Status:
COMPLETED
Acupuncture for Chronic Constipation
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Since there have been few advances for constipation in laxative treatment in the last 50 years, this study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for patients with chronic cons...
Detailed Description
Although many people regard regular defecation as important factor to maintain healthy, constipation is still a common problem in general population. Because the symptoms cause serious impairment of l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- men or non-pregnant women who are at least 20 years old
- who meet any one of the following three criteria: 1.the one who meets RomeIII criteria; 2.at least once a week of enema/suppository in past three months; 3.laxative use in more than half time of last three months
Exclusion
- known colorectal cancer, anal abscess, anal fissure, rectocele, inflammatory bowel disease, megacolon or mechanical bowel obstruction
- unknown cause of gastrointestinal bleeding or acute infection
- history of alcohol or drug abuser
- women who are pregnant, as determined by a urine pregnancy test
- history of adverse reaction to (electro)acupuncture
- received herb or acupuncture therapy within one month prior to enrollment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00746200
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
May 12 2010
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital, Yun-Lin Branch
Douliu, Taiwan, 640