Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of
acupuncture for functional constipation (FC). Methods. A rigorous literature search was …

Background Functional constipation (FC) is one of the most prevalent functional
gastrointestinal disorders. Dissatisfaction with medications prescribed to treat FC may lead …

This study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic functional
constipation. Randomized controlled trials were searched in several databases. The primary …

Background The prevalence of functional constipation (FC) is 3–27%, and FC has been
reported to cause discomfort in daily life and various complications. The treatment for FC …

OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of functional
constipation (FC). METHODS The literature was searched for randomized controlled trials …

Background: Functional constipation (FC) is a prevalent clinical disease that affects a
considerable proportion of the population of all ages. Persistent FC significantly reduces …

Introduction Functional constipation (FC) is a common gastrointestinal disease. Systematic
reviews indicate that acupuncture may be effective for patients with FC. However, this …

Background Whether acupuncture is effective for patients with functional constipation is still
unclear. Therefore, we report the protocol of a randomized controlled trial of using …

Background Functional constipation (FC) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorders
(FGIDs) which has a major impact on the quality of life. Acupuncture is widely used as an …

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of acupuncture,
sham acupuncture and drugs in the treatment of chronic constipation. Randomized …