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Clinical Observation on the Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in Treating Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (Constipation Type) After Ischemic Stroke

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
neurogenic bowel dysfunction(constipation type)
Registration Number
ITMCTR2024000184
Lead Sponsor
The Second People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Imaging findings meet the diagnostic criteria for ischemic stroke; the patient experiences a significant reduction in bowel movements, decreased defecation frequency (once every 2-3 days or less), dry stools, and at least two of the following symptoms: difficulty in defecation. These symptoms occur after neurological impairment due to stroke. The patient must be 18 years or older, have clear consciousness, stable vital signs, and be able to cooperate with treatment. Enrollment requires a thorough understanding of the study and signing an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria include patients with malignant tumors of the nervous or digestive systems; those with a history of rectal, colonic organic lesions, or bowel surgery; individuals with a history of habitual constipation or diarrhea, indicating bowel dysfunction; those with severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal dysfunction and/or hematologic diseases; individuals with fecal incontinence; and those with psychiatric disorders.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Wexner Constipation Score;
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
eurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Score;patient-assessment of constipation quality of life;Bowel movement frequency;Bowel movement time;
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