Efficacy and safety of two-step acupuncture therapy for symptom relief in adults with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis: rationale and design of the TSA-UC randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterised by episodes of symptoms including rectal bleeding, increased stool frequency and abdominal pain, impacting quality of life significantly. Conventional treatments often come with potential side effects and may not be sufficient. Acupuncture is increasingly recognised for its potential benefits in UC. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for symptom relief in mild to moderate UC.

Methods and analysis

This single-centre, parallel-arm, randomised, sham-controlled, the two-step acupuncture (TSA)-UC trial, will involve 64 adults with mild to moderate UC, randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the acupuncture or sham acupuncture group. Participants will r

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11873345 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature