Effect of acupuncture for constipation after ischemic stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Constipation is a common complication after stroke that can severely influence a patient's quality of life and rehabilitation. Treatments for constipation after stroke vary. Acupuncture may improve spontaneous bowel movements, quality of life, and clinical symptoms. The study seeks to assess the preliminary effects of acupuncture on constipation after an ischemic stroke. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a prospective randomized controlled pilot trial design in which 120 eligible patients will be randomly allocated to one of three groups. The acupuncture group (n = 40) will receive acupuncture and routine care, the medication group (n = 40) will receive mosapride citrate and routine care, and the control group (n = 40) will receive only routine care for ischemic stroke. Patients will be re

SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6106942 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature