Acupuncture for reducing gag reflex
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce the gag reflex. If you are a healthy adult between 20 and 35 and have never had acupuncture, you might be able to participate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 35 years old
- You have never received acupuncture before
- You are not taking any opioid painkillers or psychiatric medications
- You do not have a known allergy to lidocaine or similar numbing medicines
- You are generally healthy with no serious medical conditions or skin infections near the acupuncture points
- You can understand the study procedures and provide written consent
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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