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 range
35 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The number of complete spontaneous bowel movement (CSBMs) per week (Zhihui et al., 2022)