Efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture for functional constipation in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Efficacy and mechanism of acupuncture for functional constipation in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

IntroductionFunctional constipation (FC) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder in clinical practice, with the prevalence of which increasing with age. With the increasing aging of the population worldwide, this problem is bound to become more prominent. Acupuncture is effective and recomm...

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Main Authors: Yisheng Huai, Qian Fan, Yiyue Dong, Xu Li, Junwei Hu, Lumin Liu, Yuelai Chen, Ping Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
functional constipation
acupuncture
randomized controlled trial
older adults
intestinal microbiota
inflammatory cytokines
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1341861/full

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