NCT04660019View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Combined Scalp and Ear Acupuncture in Patients With Proton Pump Inhibitor- Dependent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

48

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 10, 2020

Primary Completion Date

November 30, 2020

Study Completion Date

May 10, 2022

Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Neurology
Interventions
OTHER

Scalp and auricular acupuncture

Three scalp acupoints including Baihui (GV 20), bilateral Toulinqi (GB 15, stomach area) and four ear acupoints (Shenmen, thalamus, cardia, stomach). The study duration was 2 weeks with four sessions of scalp and auricular acupuncture treatment on day 1, 5, 9 and 14.

OTHER

Seed acupressure

Three scalp acupoints including Baihui (GV 20), bilateral Toulinqi (GB 15, stomach area) and four ear acupoints (Shenmen, thalamus, cardia, stomach). The study duration was 2 weeks with four sessions of seed acupressure treatment on day 1, 5, 9 and 14.

Trial Locations (1)

116

Wanfang Hospital, Taipei

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

OTHER

NCT04660019 - Combined Scalp and Ear Acupuncture in Patients With Proton Pump Inhibitor- Dependent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Biotech Hunter | Biotech Hunter