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Acupuncture needles aim to wake up your gut

NCT ID NCT07496697

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study explores whether a specific type of acupuncture, called electroacupuncture, can increase bowel activity in healthy volunteers. Researchers will use a digital stethoscope to listen to bowel sounds before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to see if stimulating two specific points on the belly can safely boost gut motility, which could one day help people with constipation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help people with constipation, especially those who can't use laxatives.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study in healthy people, not patients. It only measures bowel sounds, not actual bowel movements, so results may not apply to real-world constipation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older. * No symptoms related to constipation after comprehensive evaluation based on Rome IV criteria. * No gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, constipation, or bloating) in the 4 weeks prior to study participation. * No use of medications that promote or inhibit bowel motility in the 4 weeks prior to participation (including prokinetics, laxatives, antispasmodics, or opioids). * Fasting for at least 4 hours before the study session. * No mental or intellectual disorders; capable of understanding the acupuncture and assessment procedures. * Willingness to participate and signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with severe medical conditions (heart, brain, liver, kidney, hematological system, infectious diseases, cancer, or psychiatric disorders). * Metabolic or functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), thyroid dysfunction, or glucose/lipid metabolism disorders. * Use of bowel motility-altering medications within the 4 weeks prior to participation. * Participation in other clinical trials within the last 2 months. * Received acupuncture treatment within the last month. * Skin ulcers, abscesses, or infections at the acupuncture sites. * Known metal allergy or severe needle phobia.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 72200, Vietnam

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