Initial Effects of Electroacupuncture for Chronic Severe Functional Constipation and the Potential Underlying Factors: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Yuxiao ZengYan LiuSixing LiuZhi-Shun Liu

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2019)

EA produced its initial effects within the first week of treatment. And the effects could last until week 8 and week 20. A younger age and higher number of CSBMs at baseline may increase likelihood of a response.

Keyphrases

early onset
clinical trial
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
irritable bowel syndrome
replacement therapy
combination therapy