Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	123453
DOI	10.4253/wjge.123453
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on colonic spasm during colonoscopy: A randomized controlled trial
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jia-Qi Chen, Fei Xing, Dan Cheng, Ming-Cui Qu, You-Hong Ren, Zhi-Hu Yang, Ming-Zhu Jing, Ya-Nan He, Ya-Zhuo Yuan, Hui-Xin Li and Na Xing
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Henan Clinical Research-oriented Doctor Program HNCRD202427 Henan Medical Education Research Project WJLX2025084
Corresponding Author	Na Xing, MD, PhD, Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 East Jianshe Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. fccxingn@zzu.edu.cn
Key Words	Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation; Colonoscopy; Colonic spasm; Postoperative pain; Adverse events
Core Tip	This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that preoperative transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) significantly reduced the incidence of colonic spasm during painless colonoscopy. Notably, it also improved perioperative hemodynamic stability, decreased postoperative pain and adverse events, and enhanced both patient and physician satisfaction without affecting procedural efficiency. As a non-invasive and non-pharmacological intervention, TEAS represents a novel preventive approach for colonic spasm. It overcomes the limitations of conventional antispasmodic agents and exhibits promising clinical application value in endoscopic anesthesia and perioperative patient care.
Citation	Chen JQ, Xing F, Cheng D, Qu MC, Ren YH, Yang ZH, Jing MZ, He YN, Yuan YZ, Li HX, Xing N. Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on colonic spasm during colonoscopy: A randomized controlled trial. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.123453
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Received	2026-05-19 07:53
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-19 07:54
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Return for Revision	2026-07-08 08:36
Revised	2026-07-22 04:30
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-08-03 10:12
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-12 05:07
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-14 09:29
Articles in Press	2026-08-14 09:29
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