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Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Functional Constipation (FC); Somatic Symptom Disorder ; Refractory Constipation

The registry lists this study as recruiting. Study locations are listed in China. Confirm recruitment at each site. It is testing transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Functional Constipation (FC); Somatic Symptom Disorder ; Refractory Constipation.

Somatic symptom disorders, Functional Constipation (FC), ...BehavioralFrom 18 Years to 80 Years
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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether brain stimulation may be useful for adults experiencing somatic symptom disorders.

What would participation involve?

Participants may take part in brain stimulation, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in China.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with somatic symptom disorders.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

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Study start dateStarted: August 20, 2025
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
60
Sponsor
Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
DEVICE
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
China
Age range
From 18 Years to 80 Years
Official registry ID
NCT07323407
Official title
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) for the Treatment of Refractory Constipation Comorbid With Somatic Symptom Disorder

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Recruitment & locations

Recruiting

Xi'an

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Registry details
Registry conditions (original wording)

Functional Constipation (FC); Somatic Symptom Disorder (DSM-5); Refractory Constipation

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Who is behind this study?

The study sponsor is Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, a hospital or academic medical center.

Who can participate?

Listed age limits: 18 years to 80 years.

Is this study still recruiting?

The registry lists this study as recruiting.

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