Acupuncture Improved the Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Motility in Chinese Patients with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Randomized Trial

CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture, which improves esophageal motility, has short-term efficacy in patients with symptoms of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. This trial is registered with Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1800019646).PMID:37274947 | PMC:PMC10232924 | DOI:10.1155/2023/4645715

Source: Gastroenterology Research and Practice - June 5, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tang Yuming Zhao Yuping Lin Yihan Zhu Ying Huang Jia Shen Hanbing Zou Duowu Yao Weiyan Source Type: research