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Keep this study
Lead
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
With
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome based on Rome II criteria, including at least 12 weeks of abdominal discomfort or pain in the last 12 months with at least 2 of the following features:
Relief with defecation
Onset associated with a change in stool frequency
Onset associated with a change in form/appearance of stool
You may not be if
History of severe or intractable IBS, defined as continuous, unremitting and several abdominal pain greater than 12 hours/day
Previous acupuncture treatment
Concurrent diagnosis of any bowel disturbance that would interfere with the assessment or safety of the study
History of laxative abuse
Previous abdominal surgery (uncomplicated appendectomy, hysterectomy or cholecystectomy at least 6 months prior to entry acceptable)
History of metabolic or inflammatory disease that may affect bowel motility, eg.g., inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes mellitus, sarcoidosis
Other significant illness as determined by Investigator
History of drug or alcohol abuse w/in 2 years;
Insufficient knowledge of English to complete self-assessments to participate in study
