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Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07071987 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2025-07-18

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Summary

This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in promoting gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The primary outcome is the time to first flatus. Secondary outcomes include time to first defecation, tolerance to oral intake, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported quality of life.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture

Thread embedding acupuncture will be administered at bilateral ST36, ST37, and PC6 acupoints at 2h after surgery and electroacupuncture at same acupoints at 2h 24h, 48h, and 72h after surgery. Absorbable polydioxanone sutures will be embedded into subcutaneous tissue using sterile embedding needles. All procedures will be conducted by licensed acupuncturists following standardized operating protocols.

PROCEDURE

Electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture will be performed at the same bilateral acupoints (ST36, ST37, and PC6)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2027-07-31
Completion
2027-07-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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