Clinical Trial: Acupuncture to Prevent Postoperative Bowel Paralysis (Paralytic Ileus)

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Acupuncture to Prevent Postoperative Paralytic Ileus

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture is effective in preventing prolonged postoperative paralysis of the gastrointestinal tract among patients undergoing colostomy/ileostomy closure.

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Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

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Information By: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Dates:
Date Received: July 18, 2003
Date Started: September 2003
Date Completion: May 2006
Last Updated: March 27, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017