Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation based on wrist-ankle acupuncture theory for pain relief during colonoscopy without anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

• DOI: 10.1055/a-2373-0513
• Publication Date: 2024-07-25T23:00:51Z
• Authors: Xiaonan Huang; Hao Wang; Lei Shi; Lifan Xu; Can Lv; Wenjuan Song; Lele Huang; Feihu Yan; Ping Shi; Mengcheng Cai; Fanfu Fang
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine

Colonoscopy is essential for diagnosing colorectal diseases but can cause pain during the procedure. This study explored analgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation based on wrist-ankle acupuncture theory (TENS-WAA) in colonoscopy without anesthesia.