Acupoint zaps ease bleeding scopes in cirrhosis patients

NCT ID NCT07106658

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle electrical stimulation at specific acupoints (TEAS) helps people with cirrhosis tolerate an urgent endoscopy for suspected variceal bleeding. 180 participants were randomly assigned to receive active TEAS, sham TEAS, or standard care. The goal was to see if TEAS improves procedure success and reduces discomfort.

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Locations

  • The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100039, China

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