Acupuncture Mechanism in Relief of Gag Reflex (NCT07664826) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acupuncture Mechanism in Relief of Gag Reflex
Germany30 participantsStarted 2026-01-21
Plain-language summary
The gag reflex relief effect of acupuncture of CV24 acupoint will be compared to acupuncture of PC6 and K3 acupoints in healthy volunteers in crossover mode. Second step will be the investigation whether local anesthesia using EMLA creme will block the gag relief effect of CV24 acupuncture in healthy volunteers.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Healthy volunteers aged between 20-40 years old with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of I to II naïve to acupuncture
. Participants without previous opioid and psychotropic medication
. Without use of recreational drugs 3 days prior to study sessions
. Without systemic disease or local skin lesions at the sites of acupuncture
. Without drug allergy to local anesthetics, especially EMLA preparation
. Participants who have given written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Local skin infection at the sites of acupuncture
. Aged \< 20 or \> 35 years
. History of drug allergy to local anesthetics
. Participants who are unable to understand the consent form or to use numeric rating scale NRS-11
. Any adverse effects during study session
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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