Acupuncture to Prevent Postoperative Bowel Paralysis (Paralytic Ileus)
United States100 participantsStarted 2003-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture is effective in preventing prolonged postoperative paralysis of the gastrointestinal tract among patients undergoing colostomy/ileostomy closure.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Previous surgical cancer treatment with ileostomy/colostomy, now scheduled for closure
* Hospital admission must be same day as surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incapacitating disease
* Concurrent herbal or laxative use
* Use of Heparin or Coumadin
* Upper or lower extremity deformities
* Chronic constipation prior to cancer diagnosis
* History of cerebrovascular accident or spinal cord injury
* Chronic pain that has been treated with any form of major opioid or weak opioids (=/\> 30mg/24 hours)
* Pacemaker or metal implants
* Concurrent alternative medicine/herbal use
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00065234
SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)