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Can tiny ear needles unblock Post-Stroke constipation?

NCT ID NCT07751224

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether auricular acupuncture—using tiny needles on specific ear points—can ease constipation in hospitalized stroke patients. Participants receive either real ear acupuncture or a sham version, alongside standard care, for eight daily sessions. Researchers will compare constipation severity and intestinal symptoms between the groups and monitor for any side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture) at specific points on the ear
What this could lead to
If effective, ear acupuncture could become a simple, drug-free addition to standard care for relieving constipation in stroke patients during hospital recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the sham comparison may reveal no added benefit over standard care. Results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Hospitalized patients with stroke confirmed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) * Glasgow Coma Scale score \>= 14 * Diagnosed with constipation according to the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) with a score \> 2 and constipation duration of less than 1 week * No history of gastrointestinal study * Receiving routine rehabilitation therapy, including body acupuncture, massage therapy, and physical rehabilitation according to the hospital protocol * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to cooperate with study procedures because of cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or severe communication difficulties after stroke. * Skin lesions or infection involving the auricle. * Pregnancy. * Acute illness, exacerbation of chronic disease, malignant tumors, cancer, or severe dermatological disorders. * Current use of medications known to cause constipation, including antidepressants, opioid analgesics, iron supplements, calcium channel blockers, or antacids.

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Conditions

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constipation disorder stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Constipation Post-stroke constipation Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Orthpaedics and Rehabilitation

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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