Noneffectiveness of electroacupuncture for comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and irritable bowel syndrome

Comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and irritable bowel syndrome are common and therapeutically challenging. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in relieving anxiety and bowel symptoms in Chinese adults with this form of comorbidity.

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