Deep acupuncture at Zhongliao point to treat slow transit constipation
Clinical Study on the Treatment of Colonic Slow Transit Constipation by Deep Acupuncture at Zhongliao Point Stimulating Sacral Nerve
This study is testing if deep acupuncture at a specific point can help people with slow transit constipation have more regular bowel movements and better stool quality.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Qianfoshan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jinan, Shandong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06156995 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the efficacy of deep acupuncture at the Zhongliao point to stimulate the sacral nerve in patients suffering from slow transit constipation. The study aims to measure improvements in defecation frequency, stool shape, and fecal consistency as primary indicators of treatment success. Participants will also receive oral mosapride tablets as part of the intervention. The trial seeks to clarify the technical aspects and challenges of this acupuncture technique, providing insights for future clinical applications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 diagnosed with slow transit constipation and not treated with intestinal motility drugs in the past month.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of constipation, severe comorbid conditions, or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a non-pharmacological option for patients with slow transit constipation.
How similar studies have performed: While acupuncture has been explored in various studies for gastrointestinal issues, the specific approach of deep needling at the Zhongliao point for slow transit constipation is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meets the diagnostic criteria for Slow transit constipation deficiency of both qi and yin; * Age 18-65 years old; * I have not been treated with intestinal motility drugs in the past month. * Those who have informed consent and voluntarily participate in signing an informed consent form, adhere to medical advice for treatment, and undergo regular follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Other Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Differentiation Types of Constipation. * Concomitant severe heart, lung, and kidney diseases, neurological diseases, and metabolic diseases; * Discovering organic lesions such as colorectal cancer and colorectal hyperplasia through colonoscopy, abdominal pelvic CT, or barium enema; * Patients with severe mental illness or mental illness or cognitive impairment. * Children, pregnant women, lactating women, and pregnant women. * Those who stop taking medication at will or use other medications on their own during treatment, do not follow medical advice for treatment, or have incomplete information that affects the judgment of results, safety, and efficacy. * Have a history of abdominal surgery. * History of needle sickness. * People with a tendency to bleed.
Where this trial is running
Jinan, Shandong
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University — Jinan, Shandong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pang jing, M.D. — Qianfoshan Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wu Guoliang, M.D.
- Email: wuguoliang@sdfmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 8618264136209
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.