Acupuncture for the Management of Postoperative Pain in Patients With Pancreatic or Colorectal Ca… (NCT04560712) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Acupuncture for the Management of Postoperative Pain in Patients With Pancreatic or Colorectal Cancer Undergoing Surgery
United States70 participantsStarted 2020-08-12
Plain-language summary
This trial investigates how well acupuncture works for the management of pain after surgery in patients having open colorectal or pancreatic surgery. Acupuncture may help to reduce postoperative symptoms including pain. This study may help researchers learn if acupuncture reduces after-surgery side effects and improves recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing open gastrointestinal cancer resection (pancreatic or colorectal)
* Must understand and read English
* Sign a written informed consent and willing to follow protocol requirements
* Able to consent to treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic opioid use \> 90 mg MME (morphine milligram equivalents) for more than 7 days
* Mechanical bowel obstruction
* Active seizure activity after admission
* Compromised cognitive function per referring physician and/or inability to cooperate with acupuncture procedure
* Direct admission to intensive care unit after operation will result in removal from protocol
* Prior intra-abdominal operation in the past 6 months
* Any contraindications to acupuncture including infections or inability to access acupoint sites
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.