Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation of acupuncture points improves tolerance in adults undergoing diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsAcu-TENS improved OGDS success and enhanced patients ’ experiences during non-sedated OGDS. It demonstrated safety with no side effects and reduced the procedure completion time. It could be used as an adjunct in non-sedated diagnostic OGDS.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research