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Exploring the Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Therapy on Patients After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

NCT07287657 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2025-12-17

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Summary

Thoracic surgery is known to be one of the most painful types of surgery. If acute postoperative pain is not properly managed, there is a high risk that it may develop into clinically significant chronic pain within six months after surgery, which can seriously affect quality of life. According to research on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), using multimodal pain management strategies can significantly reduce postoperative pain and decrease reliance on pain medications. This study aims to investigate whether combining transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation therapy with conventional pain management can further enhance pain relief and improve recovery outcomes.

Conditions

  • Pain, Postoperative

Interventions

DRUG

Standard Analgesia

Postoperative analgesic medications administered according to standard clinical practice and hospital guidelines

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation therapy applied to specific areas to reduce postoperative pain

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS)

Electrical stimulation applied to specific acupuncture points through the skin to enhance analgesic efficacy and modulate autonomic function.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-28
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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