Acupuncture with electricity may help cancer patients poop easier
NCT ID NCT06537440
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looked at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric current) can help cancer patients who get constipated from opioid painkillers. 92 patients took part, and the main goal was to see if the treatment increased weekly bowel movements without laxatives. The approach is non-drug and aims to ease a common side effect.
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First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300193, China
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