Needles vs. opioid constipation: electroacupuncture offers hope for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06537440
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can relieve constipation caused by opioid painkillers in cancer patients. 92 participants received either electroacupuncture or a sham version. The goal was to see if it increased weekly bowel movements without laxatives. Results could provide a drug-free way to manage this 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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