Laser Acupuncture on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Females (NCT05757037) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laser Acupuncture on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Females
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-03-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study to investigate effect of laser acupuncture on constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome in female patients
Who can participate
Age range35 Years – 40 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All participants will meet diagnostic criteria (Rome IV) for IBS-C
* Their age will range from 20-35 years old
* Their body mass index (BMI) will range from \>18.5kg/m2 and \<29.9kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Taking medications known to cause constipation
* Any organic diseases that might induce constipation such as colorectal cancer, metabolic disorders, multiple sclerosis, or neurological disorders
* Organic diseases of the small or large intestine such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
* A history of gastrointestinal surgery (other than appendectomy or cholecystectomy)
* Mechanical obstruction
* Serious concomitant disease of the heart, liver, or kidney or diabetes
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Severe psychiatric disorders
* Knowledgeable of acupoints and meridians that might unblind the treatment.
What they're measuring
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The number of complete spontaneous bowel movement (CSBMs) per week (Zhihui et al., 2022)