[Constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome treated with acupuncture for regulating the mind and strengthening the spleen: a randomized controlled trial].

Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical efficacy on constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) treated with acupuncture for regulating the mind and strengthening the spleen and the impacts on the quality of life in the patients.

Authors

  • Lixia Pei
  • Li Zhu
    Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China.
  • Jianhua Sun
    Center for Drug Safety Evaluation and Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China.
  • Xiaoliang Wu
  • Lu Chen
    Ultrasonic Department, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.