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TEAS for Chronic Constipation
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether electrical stimulation can help with chronic constipation, which can cause a lot of pain and problems. They hope that this will be a helpful, self-care tool for people who can't afford or don't have time for acupuncture treatments.
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Inclusion Criteria
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- I often feel like I haven't fully emptied my bowels.I often feel blocked or obstructed when going to the bathroom.I can feel normally where the treatment pads will be placed on my lower back and knees.I have experienced new numbness, pain, or dysfunction in my lower body this year.I use medication to help with bowel movements more than once a week.I have had specific symptoms for at least 12 weeks in the last year.You have a pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator, or any other implanted electrical device.I am 18 years old or older.You meet the criteria for functional constipation as defined by the ROME-IV guidelines.I have less than three bowel movements a week.I often strain during more than a quarter of my bowel movements.I often have hard or lumpy stools.I have started experiencing blood in my stool since my last doctor's visit.I use manual methods to help with over 25% of my bowel movements.I have lost 10% of my weight in the last 6 months.I rarely have loose stools without taking laxatives.I am over 50 and have had a colon cancer screening test.I don't have abdominal pain once a week for the last 3 months.I haven't changed my constipation medication in the last month.
- Group 1: TEAS
- Group 2: Placebo
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many research participants have been accepted for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the official information published on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is presently recruiting individuals. Initially posted in February of 2017, it was most recently updated in November 2022 and seeks a total of 100 participants from one location."
Are there any openings for participants in this experiment?
"The details on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this investigation is in need of participants, with the initial post date being February 28th 2017 and the last update occurring on November 14th 2022."
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