Clinical Trial

Press Needle on Body Acupuncture Points and Auricular Acupuncture Points on Functional Dyspepsia

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This record was last updated October 7, 2025 (before its estimated July 6, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The aim of this study was to prove that press needle (PN) and medication are more effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life in people with functional dyspepsia compared to sham press needle (Sham PN) and medication. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does the press needle and medication group reduce symptoms in people with functional dyspepsia as assessed by the Short Form-Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire (SF-LDQ) compared to the sham press-needle and medication group on days 7 and 14, compared to before therapy? * Does the press-needle and medication group improve quality of life in people with functional dyspepsia as assessed by the Short-Form Nepean Dyspepsia Index (SF-NDI) compared to the sham press-needle and medication group on days 7 and 14, compared to before therapy? A total of 38 participants were randomly allocated into two groups, either PN or Sham PN needle groups Participants will: * Receive PN or Sham PN for 14 days and replaced on day 7. * Complete the SF-LDQ and SF-NDI questionnaires before therapy, on day 7, and day 14.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07210294
Lead Sponsor Indonesia University
Conditions Functional Dyspepsia
Enrollment 38 participants
Start Date 2025-08-28
Primary Completion 2026-07-06 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-10-07