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

ConditionsColorectal Cancer Postoperative Ileus LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18-80

SponsorNorthern Jiangsu People's Hospital

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture
Procedure/Surgery
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.
Electroacupuncture
Procedure/Surgery
Electroacupuncture will be performed at the same bilateral acupoints (ST36, ST37, and PC6)

Treatment groups

300 Participants

are divided into 3 treatment groups

Group A: Thread embedding+Electroacupuncture GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Electroacupuncture GroupOther 1 intervention

Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Time to First Flatus

Time (in hours) from the end of surgery to the first passage of gas per rectum

Time frame

Up to 96 hours after surgery

Sponsors and contacts

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Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Lead sponsor

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