Post-colonoscopy abdominal distension
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture Group:Intervention was immediately carried out after the colonoscopy. The procedure was performed by trained acupuncturists. The acupoints selected were bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjux
Auricular Acupressure Group:Intervention was performed 20-30 minutes before the start of colonoscopy. It was carried out by trained research nurses, who selected the auricular points "Large Intestine"
Joint intervention group:Intervention was performed 20-30 minutes before the start of colonoscopy. It was carried out by trained research nurses, who selected the auricular points "Large Intestine", "
Sponsors
Peking University International Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for inclusion: • Age 18-75 years. • Planned to undergo elective, diagnostic painless colonoscopy. • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of I-II. • Voluntary participation in the study and signing of the written informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients meeting any of the following criteria should be excluded: • Pregnant or lactating women. • Those with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, colorectal cancer, or a history of major abdominal surgery. • Patients with coagulation disorders or currently taking anticoagulant drugs. • Those with skin damage or infection at the acupuncture or auricular point pressing sites. • Individuals with severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney dysfunction. • Those with cognitive impairment or mental disorders that prevent them from cooperating with the study assessment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Abdominal Distension Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale Score for Abdominal Pain; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYiming Ding
Peking University International Hospita
Outcome results
None listed