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Study Summary: Acupuncture for Improved Endoscopy Experience
Background
- Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS) is a common procedure for stomach and digestive issues.
- It often causes discomfort and anxiety, which are usually managed with sedation.
- Sedation can have risks and increase costs.
- Acu-TENS is a non-invasive method that may reduce pain during endoscopy.
Study Method
- 348 subjects had their first OGDS at a hospital.
- They were split into two groups: one received Acu-TENS, the other a placebo.
- Success was measured by patient satisfaction, procedure quality, and other factors.
Results
- OGDS success was significantly higher with Acu-TENS (77.8%) compared to the placebo (68.0%).
- Patients who received Acu-TENS were more willing to have future OGDS (78.9%) than those who received the placebo (68.6%).
- Procedure duration was significantly shorter with Acu-TENS (6.0 min) compared to the placebo (10.0 min).
- No side effects were reported, and the procedure was equally easy for the endoscopists in both groups.
Conclusion
- Acu-TENS improved the success of OGDS and made the experience better for patients.
- It was safe, had no side effects, and reduced procedure time.
- It could be used to improve non-sedated diagnostic OGDS.
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