At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 60 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Acupuncture +2 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Electroacupuncture and Trancutaneous Electrical Nervous Stimulation Analgesia for Colonoscopy: a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
Azienda Per I Servizi Sanitari N. 2 Isontina·interventional·Posted Nov 25, 2010·Updated Jul 12, 2011
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture, Transcutaneous electrical stimulation, and 1 other intervention for Pain. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To compare the effectiveness of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nervous stimulation (TENS) in reducing patient's discomfort during colonoscopy
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPain
CountriesItaly
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartNov 2010
First PostedNov 2010
Primary CompletionDec 2010
Study CompletionMar 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 25, 2010
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2010
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2010
Study CompletionMar 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1 monthPosted 15.6 years ago
Interventions
Acupunctureother
Electrostimulation at 5 Hz in GI4, ST36, MP6, MP9 starting 20 minutes before colonoscopy
Transcutaneous electrical stimulationother
Electrostimulation at 5 Hz in GI4, ST36, MP6, MP9 starting 20 minutes before colonoscopy
Controlother
Patients are monitored for pain and discomfort