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TEA for Study Participants With IBS-C Optimization of TEA Modalities for Treatment of IBS-C: A Phase 1 25 Study Participant Clinical Trial of Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) in Study Participants With IBS-C
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) for IBS and Constipation. Completed, enrolled 23 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to determine the most effective treatment with Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) by comparing efficacy between 5 separate sessions. The rectum pressure as measured by a device called a barostat will be compared between visits. Each session will be testing a different combination of frequency and body position of the electrodes. Electrodes placed at either the wrist or knee will be stimulated at either 25 Hz or 100 Hz.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Each participant will undergo 5 sessions total at two different frequencies (25 Hz and 100Hz) with electrodes placed at two different locations (wrist and knee) and a placebo session.