Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Refractory Constipation With Somatic Symptom Disorder
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Functional Constipation (FC)
Somatic Symptom Disorder (DSM-5)
Refractory Constipation
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) in adults with refractory functional constipation comorbid with somatic symptom disorder. This population is characterized by persistent bowel dysfunction despite conventional treatments, frequent reliance on laxatives, and evidence of…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosis of Functional Constipation (FC): Subjects must meet the diagnostic criteria for functional constipation as defined by the Rome IV criteria.
2. Low Frequency of Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movements (CSBM): During the 2-week screening period, subjects must have ≤2 com…
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