GERD Clinical Trial
Official title:
Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Combined Thread Embedding and Auricular Acupuncture in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease With Liver Qi Invading Stomach Pattern: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasingly prevalent today. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the primary treatment, yet their effectiveness remains limited. Various acupuncture methods have shown promise in treating GERD. Among these, thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) and auricular acupuncture (AA) offer the advantage of prolonged treatment per intervention, significantly reducing healthcare visits for procedures, particularly beneficial for conditions requiring extended therapy. This has led to the widespread application of TEA and AA in GERD treatment. However, evidence supporting their effectiveness remains inconclusive. In this study, we aim to assess the efficacy and safety of combining TEA with AA for treating GERD. According to traditional medicine, treatment should be pattern-based. Thus, we will focus on patients exhibiting the Liver Qi Invading Stomach pattern, as reports indicate its prevalence among GERD patients.
Patients with GERD diagnosed through the GerdQ score and presenting the traditional medicine pattern of Liver Qi invading Stomach, meeting the inclusion and not the exclusion criteria, will be included in the study. Upon randomization, participants will be allocated into two groups: the control and intervention groups. The study spans four weeks. Both groups will receive standard GERD treatment following current guidelines, which include PPIs, additional antacids as required, and lifestyle modifications. The intervention group will receive an additional combination of thread embedding acupuncture therapy (TEA) every other week and auricular acupuncture (AA) weekly. Patients will undergo weekly follow-up examinations. Symptom assessment, quality of life evaluations using specific questionnaires, and antacid medication usage will be monitored weekly. Adverse effects (AE) related to the treatment will be documented throughout the trial. ;
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