Status:
COMPLETED
Acupuncture vs TENS for Gag Reflex
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Los Angeles
Conditions:
Gagging
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-89 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study examines if acupuncture or TENS of P-6 and St-36 acupoints has a measurable effect on gag tolerance.
Detailed Description
The gag reflex is a normal protective mechanism, and portion of the population has an exaggerated reflex that can present major problems in dentistry as well as endoscopy. Early studies with acupunctu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English Speaking
Exclusion
- bleeding dyscrasias
- severe needlephobia
- pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 13 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04757948
Start Date
June 13 2018
End Date
January 30 2020
Last Update
February 17 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095