Effects of Electroacupuncture at NP82 and SP15 on Bowel Motility in Healthy Subjects

This study aims to investigate how a specific combination of electroacupuncture points, Tongbian (NP82) and Daheng (SP15), affects bowel movements in healthy volunteers. Constipation is a significant health issue, especially for post-stroke patients, and current treatments like laxatives often have unwanted side effects. The researchers want to determine if stimulating these two acupuncture points can objectively increase the frequency of bowel activity. Participants will undergo a three-stage procedure: a 30-minute period of baseline bowel sound recording, followed by 20 minutes of electroacupuncture stimulation at the specific points, and a final 30-minute recording period after the intervention. Throughout the study, an advanced digital stethoscope (3M™ Littmann® CORE) will be used to record bowel sounds objectively. This data will then be analyzed to measure any significant changes in bowel motility caused by the acupuncture.

NCT Number	NCT07496697
Lead Sponsor	University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Conditions	Gastrointestinal Motility, Healthy
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-04-30
Primary Completion	2026-06-21 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-24