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Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis

A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis

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About This Trial

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Age ≥18 years 2. Ulcerative colitis diagnosed for at least 3 mouths. 3. Mayo score 4-10, Mayo endoscopic score 2-3 points 4. Resistant to at least one type of medical treatments Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Treatment-naive ulcerative colitis (no previous treatment) 2. Acute severe ulcerative colitis 3. Previous surgical treatment or severe colitis at imminent risk of surgery infective colitis 4. Other systemic diseases 5. Pregnancy and lactation 6. Allergic to the electrode patch Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years 2. Ulcerative colitis diagnosed for at least 3 mouths. 3. Mayo score 4-10, Mayo endoscopic score 2-3 points 4. Resistant to at least one type of medical treatments Exclusion Criteria: 1. Treatment-naive ulcerative colitis (no previous treatment) 2. Acute severe ulcerative colitis 3. Previous surgical treatment or severe colitis at imminent risk of surgery infective colitis 4. Other systemic diseases 5. Pregnancy and lactation 6. Allergic to the electrode patch

Treatments Being Tested

DEVICE

transcutaneous electrical acustimulation at treatment sites

A transcutaneous electrical stimulator (TEA) device applies a mild electric stimulation through the skin, similar to acupuncture at the treatment site. The precise stimulating sites are not described upon registration to reduce unblinding risk.

DEVICE

transcutaneous electrical acustimulation at sham sites

A transcutaneous electrical stimulator (TEA) device applies a mild electric stimulation through the skin, similar to acupuncture at the sham treatment sites. The precise stimulating sites are not described upon registration to reduce unblinding risk.

Locations (4)

Honghui hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Tangdu Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Xijing Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China