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

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

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

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Amsterdam Pre-operative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS);Six item short form of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S6);Heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP) and blood oxygen saturation (SaO2) before and after surgery;