Thread-Embedding Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of thread‐embedding acupuncture combinedwith omeprazole in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) presenting withthe traditional medicine pattern of Liver‐Stomach constraint‐heat. Participants willreceive either thread‐embedding acupuncture combined with omeprazole or the comparatortreatment according to the study protocol. Clinical outcomes will be assessed todetermine the effectiveness and safety of the intervention.
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First added on: Sep 01, 2026