Geneva, Jan. 12 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ChiCTR2500115754) titled 'A Randomized Controlled Study on the Intervention of Functional Constipation with Atractylodes Macrocephala Essential Oil Umbilical Patches' on Dec. 30, 2025.

Study Type: Interventional study

Study Design: Parallel

Primary Sponsor: Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Condition: Functional constipation

Intervention: Intervention group (Atractylodes Essential Oil):(1) Skin Cleansing: Before applying the patch, the patient lies in a supine position with the umbilicus exposed. The skin is disinfected with a 75% alcohol swab to ensure the skin at the application site is clea...