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Effect of Electroacupuncture in Diabetic Patients With Gastroparesis

The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified September 2005 by China Medical University Hospital.
Recruitment status was:  Not yet recruiting
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Information provided by:
China Medical University Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00227383
First received: September 27, 2005
Last updated: January 19, 2007
Last verified: September 2005
History of Changes
September 27, 2005
January 19, 2007
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Solid-phase gastric emptying time and score on Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index(GCSI) at 2 weeks
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Effect of Electroacupuncture in Diabetic Patients With Gastroparesis
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In this study, we aim at evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with gastroparesis. Patient-based symptom severity measure, serum parameters and solid-phase gastric emptying time are measured to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture.
Initially, we will collect 30 patients with type 2 diabetes with a ≧ 3-month history of dyspeptic symptoms. An upper GI endocopy will be obtained to rule out possibility of organic obstruction. Cardiac arrhythmia and pregnancy will be excluded. None of them ever received abdominal surgery. Patients are then randomized to one of two treatment arms. Arm I: 15 patients received EA stimulation on acupoints St-36 (Zusanli) and Li-4 (Hegu). Arm II: 15 subjected to EA stimulation on non-acupoints around St-36 and Li-4 with the same electrical pulse and amplitude. Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index (GCSI) and solid-phase gastric emptying time will be measured on baseline and after EA. In addition, serum gastrin, motilin, human pancreatic polypeptide, fasting blood sugar, and postprandial glucose levels will be also monitored.
Interventional
Phase 3
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single
Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Gastroparesis
Device: Electroacupuncture (device)
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30
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Inclusion Criteria:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Dyspetic symptoms for more than 3 months
  • Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, early satiety, bloating and anorexia

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Organic gastrointestinal obstruction
  • Previous surgery of gastrointestinal tract
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Pregnancy
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
20 Years and older   (Adult, Senior)
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Taiwan
 
 
NCT00227383
DMR94-IRB-69
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China Medical University Hospital
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Study Chair: Chung-Pang Wang, MD China Medical University Hospital
China Medical University Hospital
September 2005

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