Transcutaneous Electroacupuncture for Gastric Complications of Scleroderma



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Gastrointestinal, Dermatology, Dermatology, Dermatology
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:11/3/2018
Start Date:February 6, 2017
End Date:December 31, 2019
Contact:Jiande Chen, Ph.D
Email:jchen184@jhmi.edu
Phone:832-640-8111

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
An innovative method of needleless transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) using a newly
developed watch-size stimulator is proposed. Weak electrical current will be delivered via
skin surface electrodes to acupuncture points related to gastrointestinal functions. The
stimulator can be attached to the skin near the acupuncture points and therefore daily
activity of the patient does not need to be altered. Two experiments are designed to prove
the feasibility of the proposed therapy for gastric complications of Scleroderma .


Inclusion Criteria:

- No any systemic diseases;

- no scleroderma; no history of gastrointestinal surgery;

- no dyspeptic symptoms during the past 2 weeks;

- not taking any medications except contraceptives during the past 2 weeks;

- age 18 and older.

Exclusion Criteria:

- History of any systemic diseases or surgeries;

- allergic to adhesives; pregnancy;

- unable to sign the consent form.
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4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
(410) 550-0100
Phone: 832-640-8111
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