IRB Study Number 17-495
Status Recruiting
Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Institute Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
Description
The purpose of this research study is to test if non needle acupunture, known as transcutaneous electroacupunture (TEA) can reduce the symptoms and inflammation of UC.
Inclusion Criteria
- 18-84 years of age
- Have a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis prior to enrollment date of this study
- Are willing to carry pager-like acupuncture devices and receive non-needle acupuncture therapy at home
- Are willing to complete stool collection
- Are willing to answer brief questionnaires
- Recent colonoscopy, flex sigmoidoscopy within the last 3 months with active symptoms
Note:
- Your eligibility is to the discretion of the study team based on your signs, symptoms and required screening tests.
- Patients who participate will be compensated for their time
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous colorectal surguries, currently pregnant and the use of previous accupunture therapies
