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Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital · Updated on 2025-07-18
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- Diagnosed with stage I-III colorectal cancer
- Scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal resection
- ASA Physical Status I-III
- Ability to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of prior major abdominal surgery
- Emergency or palliative surgery
- Combined organ resection or conversion to open surgery
- Severe postoperative complications such as anastomotic leak or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or psychiatric diseases
- Refusal to undergo acupuncture
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, 225000
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Research Team
D
Daorong Wang, Doctor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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