Evaluation of the Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2026-12-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Brief Summary Template for the Study:
This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether electroacupuncture can treat chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in adult subjects aged 18 to 75 years (including both males and females), all of whom have been diagnosed with CAG based on endoscopic and histopathological criteria. The primary objectives of this study are to answer the following questions:
* Can 5 Hz electroacupuncture therapy reverse the pathological state of the gastric mucosa in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis?
* Can 5 Hz electroacupuncture therapy improve gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis?
* Is there a difference in efficacy between the combination of 5 Hz electroacupuncture therapy and gastric mucosa protectants versus the use of gastric mucosa protectants alone in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis?
Researchers will compare the effects of 5 Hz electroacupuncture combined with gastric mucosal protectants versus gastric mucosal protectants alone to determine which method can reverse the pathological state of gastric mucosa and provide more significant symptom relief.
Participants will:
* Receive electroacupuncture treatment at specific acupoints (such as Liangmen, Tianshu, Zusanli, and Xiajuxu) for 30-minute sessions, three times weekly for 1-8 weeks; twice weekly from weeks 9 to 16, once weekly from weeks 17 to 24, for a total of 24 weeks, comprising 48 treatment sessions.
* Be randomly assigned to one of the following groups: 5 Hz electroacupuncture combined with gastric mucosal protective agent group or gastric mucosal protective agent group (control group).
* Have their dyspepsia symptoms, quality of life, and any adverse reactions continuously monitored and assessed throughout the study period.
Phase:
NA
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Yi Liang
Collaborator:
Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology