Discomfort symptoms after routine gastroscopy
Conditions
Interventions
Treatment group:Stimulation of acupoints and stimulation parameters: Neiguan point (PC6, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus tendon and the flexor carpi radiali
Zusanli point (ST36, 3 cun below the external knee joint, at the anterior spine of the tibia, one transverse finger outward, on the line connecting Dubei and Jieshi), stimulation parameters for Zusanl
Control Group:Stimulation sites and parameters: Lateral side of the forearm, midpoint between the elbow transverse crease and the wrist dorsal transverse crease, the muscle area between the ulna and r
posterior side of the calf, midpoint between the popliteal transverse crease and the Achilles tendon, the most prominent and thickest part of the medial belly of the gastrocnemius muscle. Stimulation
Sponsors
Jiangsu Province Hospital on Integration of Chinese and Western Medcine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age = 18 years old; 2) Those willing to sign the informed consent form; 3)Those planning to undergo a routine gastroscopy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with acute gastrointestinal bleeding; 2. Patients with diabetes, functional dyspepsia, or other relevant diseases; 3. Individuals who have frequently experienced symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or bloating in the recent past (e.g., within the last week); 4. Patients with severe dysfunction of major organs such as the heart, liver, or kidneys; 5. Patients with contraindications for medium-frequency electrical stimulation therapy, such as those with implanted cardiac pacemakers; 6. Patients with severe skin allergies; 7. Patients who are unconscious, have a history of mental illness, or are currently experiencing a psychiatric disorder; 8. Individuals planning pregnancy, pregnant women, and those in the lactation period; 9. Patients who are unable to sign the informed consent form or have poor compliance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nausea severity rating;Vomiting Episode Frequency Scoring;Throat pain rating;Abdominal Distension Severity Scoring; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart Rate Variability;Gastric Electrogastrography;Anxiety Self-Rating Scale;Depression Self-Rating Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Hui
Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine.
Outcome results
None listed