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Table 1 Details of treatment in the four groups

From: Effect of electroacupuncture at homotopic and heterotopic acupoints on abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Group

Points

Stimulation parameters

Group A

Tianshu (ST25)

Wailing (ST26)

Current intensity is 30% above the patient’s pain threshold. Alternating wave with a frequency of 2/100 Hz

Group B

Tianshu (ST25)

Wailing (ST26)

Current intensity is 30% below the patient’s pain threshold. Alternating wave with a frequency of 2/100 Hz

Group C

Zusanli (ST36)

Shangjuxu (ST37)

Current intensity is 30% above the patient’s pain threshold. Alternating wave with a frequency of 2/100 Hz

Group D

Zusanli (ST36)

Shangjuxu (ST37)

Current intensity is 30% below the patient’s pain threshold. Alternating wave with a frequency of 2/100 Hz