Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Synchronized With Natural Breathing for Epigastric Pain Syndrome

Summary

The goal of this study is to assess the acceptance and usability as well as safety of the AutoSTEA device is in treating epigastric pain syndrome in adults. It will also explore preliminary clinical and mechanistic signals. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the AutoSTEA device ease epigastric pain symptoms? * Is the AutoSTEA device safe and feasible for patients to use at their home? Participants will: * Use the device for 30-60 minutes at home each day for 4 weeks * Have a phone check-in four times through the trial (once a week). * Answer the daily and weekly questionnaires which consist of questions regarding symptoms, device usability, and adverse events experienced.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Device
  AutoSTEA device

  The AutoSTEA device is a device that detects the user's respiration wave and synchronizes each breath to deliver electrical stimulation at acupuncture points via skin surface electrodes. With this automated synchronization device, patients can inhale and exhale with an uninterrupted and normal respiration pace while receiving the TEA treatment, largely simplifying the treatment procedures, improving patients' compliance, and enhancing the effectiveness of the method.

• Device
  Sham treatment

  The sham treatment is the same as the AutoSTEA device except that it doesn't synchronize with users breathing. It still does deliver the same electric shocks.

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