Clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with electroacupuncture at Baliao points for functional constipation: a retrospective study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Efficacy of Combining Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Electroacupuncture at Baliao Points in Treating Functional Constipation: A Retrospective Analysis

  • By

  • Lijie Gao

  • Yabei Shen

  • Shicai Huang

  • Xiangmei Gu

  • Mengjie Wang

  • Dong Fang

  • Sufen Han

  • July 21, 2026

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    This retrospective cohort study evaluated the efficacy of combining rTMS with electroacupuncture for treating functional constipation.

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    Patients receiving rTMS and electroacupuncture showed greater improvements in bowel frequency and symptom severity compared to those receiving electroacupuncture alone.

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    After 8 weeks, the observation group had a median of 4 complete spontaneous bowel movements compared to 3 in the control group.

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    The combined treatment resulted in a higher proportion of patients experiencing a significant increase in bowel movements.

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    Adverse events were mild and comparable between both treatment groups, indicating similar safety profiles.

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Clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with electroacupuncture at Baliao points for functional constipation: a retrospective study

  • by Lijie Gao, Yabei Shen, Shicai Huang, Xiangmei Gu, Mengjie Wang, Dong Fang, Sufen Han

  • July 21, 2026

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