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NCT04757948 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture vs TENS for Gag Reflex
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT04757948: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
NCT04757948 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04757948, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study examines if acupuncture or TENS of P-6 and St-36 acupoints has a measurable effect on gag tolerance.
Primary Outcome
A standard saliva ejector with a stopper made of heavy-body addition silicone impression putties is inserted into the participants' mouth at the maxillary central incisor, and gradually guided down the participant's throat along the palate. The participants are asked to inform the examiner when their maximum tolerance has been reached by pushing a button that beeps. The examiner then stopped inserting the saliva ejector, remove it, and measure the insertion distance of the saliva ejector from th
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture
- DEVICE TENS
- DEVICE Sham-TENS
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-06-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-01-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04757948 record still lists
NCT04757948 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT04757948 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04757948 about?
NCT04757948 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture vs TENS for Gag Reflex". This study examines if acupuncture or TENS of P-6 and St-36 acupoints has a measurable effect on gag tolerance.
What is the current status of trial NCT04757948?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2018-06-13. Estimated completion is 2020-01-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04757948?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), TENS (DEVICE), Sham-TENS (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04757948?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04757948's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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