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Effect of electroacupuncture on discomfort in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a multi-centre, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Effect of electroacupuncture on discomfort in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a multi-centre, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300073485
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-07-12
Start date
2023-07-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-11-04

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

Conditions

Colonoscopy

Interventions

Electroacupuncture group:Electroacupuncture treatments are performed by a professional acupuncturist. Patients receive minimally invasive acupuncture treatment with a customized acupuncture device at
left dorsal LI4, left forearm P6
right calf ST36, right calf ST37
left calf ST36, left calf ST37. The power was turned on, and the waveform was set to sparse and dense waveform, and the frequency of sparse and dense waveform was 2/100 Hz. Adjust the intensity accord
Sham Electroacupuncture group:Patients in the sham electroacupuncture group also received sham needling at points LI4, PC6, ST36, and ST37. After alcohol disinfection of the skin at the corresponding

Sponsors

Shuguang Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients intended to undergo colonoscopy without anesthesia; 2. Aged 18-70 years and ASA grade I to III; 3. Patients had clear consciousness, they can answer all questions based on their own understanding; 4. Patients who agree to participate in the study and signed an informed written consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 2. Patients with mental disorders, severe cognitive dysfunction and unable to participate in cooperation; 3. Skin allergy, breakage, infection, pruritus at the test site; pacemaker implants; 4. Established/suspected history of alcohol, opioid or other drug abuse; 5. Patients who have received acupuncture within the past year; 6. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal surgery, gynecological surgery; 7. Patients who resist electroacupuncture treatment and have a fear of acupuncture; 8. Patients who participated in other clinical studies within 3 months prior to enrollment in this study; 9. Investigator considers that the patient is not suitable for the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Discomfort Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Tolerance Score;Bloating;abdominal pain;anal discomfort;Blood pressure;Heart rate;Satisfaction;Nurse Evaluation;Endoscopist Evaluation;Salivary cortisol;24 h assessment scale;Adverse Events;surgical pleth index, SPI;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSong Jiangang

Department of Anesthesia, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China

Songjg1993@126.com+86 21 2025 6301

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026