Lancet. 1978 Jan; 1(8057): 182-3.

Acupuncture in gastroscopy.

Cahn AM, Carayon P, Hill C, Flamant R.

The analgesic effect of acupuncture was evaluated by a double-blind controlled trial in 90 patients undergoing gastroscopy. The endoscopy was much easier and better tolerated after real acupuncture had been performed.