A Clinical Standardization Study of the Preferred Acupuncture Treatment Protocol to Treat Functional Constipation

Summary

The purpose of this study is to re-evaluate the therapeutic superiority and safety of acupuncture treatment using high quality and large sampled clinical research. The investigators want to provide a preferred treatment protocol, which is effective, safe, and easy to use in clinical practice. This research also clarifies that the insertion depth is a key factor in the therapeutic effect of acupuncture. The results of the study will help promote the development of the standardization of acupuncture.

Timeline

Start

2008-04

Primary completion

2011-09

Completion

2011-11

Publications

• Wu J, Liu B, Li N, Sun J, Wang L, Wang L, Cai Y, Ye Y, Liu J, Wang Y, Liu Z. Effect and safety of deep needling and shallow needling for functional constipation: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2014 Dec;93(28):e284. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000284.

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