Study on the curative effect and mechanism of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on treating chronic constipatio

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Constipation

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2100004322
• Lead Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1) Willing to sign a written informed consent form;
2) Aged 18-75 years, regardless of gender;
3) Meet the diagnostic criteria of chronic constipation: the course of disease is at least 6 months, symptoms include 2 or more of the following: > 25% of defecation is laborious; > 25% of defecation is dry ball or hard defecation; > 25% of defecation has a sense of anorectal obstruction / obstruction; > 25% of defecation requires manual assistance. Spontaneous defecation less than 3 times a week.

Exclusion Criteria

1) History of malignant tumors;
2) chronic constipation caused by drugs, such as opioids, antidepressants, antiepileptic drugs, etc.;
3) severe cardio-cerebrovascular diseases;
4) history of abdominal surgery within 6 months (except appendectomy, cholecystectomy and cesarean section);
5) cognitive impairment, aphasia, mental disorders or diseases that may affect patient cooperation.
6) patients during pregnancy, preparation for pregnancy or lactation;
7) familiarity with acupuncture treatment, acupoint selection or meridians;
8) skin diseases that affect electrode fixation;
9) patients who researchers believe are not suitable to participate.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified