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Effect of Electroacupuncture on Discomfort during Gastroscopy without General Anesthetic: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Discomfort during Gastroscopy without General Anesthetic
Registration Number
ITMCTR2000004141
Lead Sponsor
Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18-70 years old, male or female;
2. Patients who will take the gastroscopy with local anesthesia;
3. Clear consciousness, can answer the questions, understand the scales and complete the assessment;
4. Agree to participate and sign a written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with mental disorders or severe cognitive impairments who cannot participate in cooperation;
2. Patients with a history of previous bleeding disorders or current use of warfarin or low-molecular-weight heparin;
3. Patients who cannot receive acupuncture for reasons such as infections around the acupuncture points or allergy to acupuncture needles;
4. Patients who have received acupuncture treatment in the past 6 months;
5. Participants in other clinical subjects that may interfere with the primary endpoint.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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