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Evaluation of electroacupuncture anesthesia for unsedated colonoscopy—— A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study

Observation of electroacupuncture analgesia in colonoscopy -- A single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300069903
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-03-29
Start date
2022-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Observation of electroacupuncture analgesia in colonoscopy Gastrointestinal diseases (Pain and tolerance during colonoscopy)

Interventions

Electroacupuncture(EA)group:Electroacupuncture group
sham electroacupuncture(SE) group:sham electroacupuncture
blank control group:none

Sponsors

The First Hospital of China Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)Aged 18-75 years; (2)Patients with unsedated colonoscopy indications; (3)American society of Aneshesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system is rated as Grade I, II and III; (4)Patients who volunteered to participate in the study and provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1)Patients with definite unsedated colonoscopy contraindications; (2)Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders, severe anxiety and depression or no civil capacity; (3)Patients with confirmed irritable bowel syndrome or history of colorectal surgery; (4)Patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding, severe anemia (Hb<60g/L), bleeding tendency or coagulation dysfunction; (5)Patients with serious or potential diseases, such as heart, brain, kidney, hematopoietic system and respiratory system diseases, may induce abnormal related indicators during colonoscopy; (6)Patients who cannot accept acupuncture, electroacupuncture treatment or are allergic to acupuncture; (7)Pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the pain scores in four areas during the colonoscopy;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Tolerance and satisfaction with colonoscopy;Side effects during colonoscopy;Postoperative discomfort;Colonoscopy smoothness;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Jie
zhangjie945@126.com+86 139 9832 4161

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026