Clinical Trial

Efficacy Evaluation of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia

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Summary
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder that causes stomach discomfort, such as fullness or pain after eating, without any visible structural disease. Acupuncture is often used to manage these symptoms. This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture-a form of acupuncture that uses gentle electrical stimulation-for treating functional dyspepsia. Specifically, the trial will compare the benefits of applying electroacupuncture to points on the abdomen (local points) versus points on the arms and legs (distal points), alongside a control group receiving a sham (inactive) treatment. The goal is to determine the most effective acupuncture strategy for improving patients' digestive symptoms and overall quality of life.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07496580
Lead Sponsor The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Conditions Functional Dyspepsia, Electroacupuncture
Enrollment 105 participants
Start Date 2026-03-01
Primary Completion 2027-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-27