Comparing Acupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Relief After Upper Abdominal Surgery A Study on Treatment Effectiveness and Safety for Adults Aged 20 to 45

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation TENS as physical therapy approaches to reduce pain following upper abdominal surgeries, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and gastrectomy. This study aims to compare the safety and pain-reducing benefits of these two methods to provide guidance for postoperative pain management. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one will receive acupuncture treatment three times a week for four weeks alongside standard medical care, and the other will receive TENS therapy with the same frequency and duration plus medical treatment. Acupuncture involves needle insertion at specific points with manipulation to induce sensations like soreness or numbness, starting within two hours after surgery and continuing daily for gastrectomy patients. TENS treatment uses a device providing electrical stimulation for up to 48 hours post-surgery, with patients adjusting intensity for pain relief. During the study, participants recovery quality and pressure pain threshold will be measured at the start and after four weeks. Assessments include monitoring pain levels, physical therapy effects, and safety. The total participation period spans four weeks, with ongoing evaluations to determine changes in postoperative pain and recovery.

Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries