Electrical acupoint stimulation for sedation during ERCP
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This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on certain acupuncture points (called TEAS) can help you relax and reduce discomfort during an ERCP procedure, instead of usual sedation alone. It is for people having a planned ERCP for gallbladder, bile duct, or pancreas issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for a routine or planned ERCP procedure (a scope test of your bile and pancreas ducts).
- Your overall health is good, fair, or mild (ASA I, II, or III).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You have not used sedatives or strong painkillers regularly in the last 3 months.
- You do not have severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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