Needles vs. opioid constipation: electroacupuncture shows promise for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06537440
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can safely relieve constipation caused by opioid painkillers in people with cancer. 92 patients took part in a single-blind trial where some received real electroacupuncture and others a sham version. The goal was to see if the treatment increased weekly bowel movements without the need for laxatives.
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First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300193, China
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