METHODS	A total of 712 eligible patients were included and randomly assigned to six groups ( Group A : specific acupoints of the stomach meridian ; Group B : non-specific acupoints of the stomach meridian ; Group C : specific acupoints of alarm and transport points ; Group D : specific acupoints of the gallbladder meridian ; Group E : sham acupuncture of non-acupoints ; and Group F : itopride ) .\