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

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorNorthern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Started2025-08-01
Est. completion2027-07-31
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 80 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07071987

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.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 80 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18-80 years Diagnosed with stage I-III colorectal cancer Scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal resection ASA Physical Status I-III Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

History of prior major abdominal surgery Emergency or palliative surgery Combined organ resection or open conversion Severe postoperative complications (e.g., anastomotic leak, GI bleeding) Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or psychiatric comorbidities Refusal to undergo acupuncture

Conditions4

CancerColorectal CancerLARS - Low Anterior Resection SyndromePostoperative Ileus

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