Researchers conducted a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of acupuncture points (acu-tens) during non-sedated oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS). The trial included 348 subjects undergoing elective diagnostic OGDS. The success rate of OGDS was significantly higher with acu-tens (77.8%) than with placebo (68.0%; OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.01-2.66, p = 0.043). Acu-tens also increased patients’ willingness for future OGDS and shortened procedure duration. No adverse effects were reported, suggesting acu-tens could be a safe adjunct for non-sedated OGDS.
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