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A Clinical Standardization Study of the Preferred Acupuncture Treatment Protocol to Treat Functional Constipation
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating deep needling, Lactulose, and 1 other intervention for Constipation. Completed, enrolled 475 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to re-evaluate the therapeutic superiority and safety of acupuncture treatment using high quality and large sampled clinical research. The investigators want to provide a preferred treatment protocol, which is effective, safe, and easy to use in clinical practice. This research also clarifies that the insertion depth is a key factor in the therapeutic effect of acupuncture. The results of the study will help promote the development of the standardization of acupuncture.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Huatuo brand needle (0.35×75mm), LH202H electric stimulator, parameter is constant wave, 2/15Hz, and current intensity is the abdominal muscles shiver slightly and the patient feels trivial pain. Once a day, five times a week, four weeks.
20-30ml, once a day before breakfast, for the whole study except the run-in period
Huatuo brand needle (0.30×25mm). The usage of EA apparatus and treatment course were the same as deep needling group.