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the Effect of Acupoint Application Combined With Ear Acupoint Embedding in Patients After Esophageal Cancer Surgery

China200 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

To study the effect of acupoint application combined with ear acupoint seeding on the discomfort symptoms of nasal catheter in patients after esophageal cancer surgery

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Meet the diagnostic criteria for esophageal cancer; Age 50-70 years old; Undertake radical surgery for esophageal cancer, and place a tube through the nose after surgery; The patient communicates well with no cognitive impairment; Informed consent for this study, signed informed consent . Exclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing mechanical ventilation after surgery; Serious complications and death after surgery; Patients with external ear diseases and skin damage; Participating in other clinical research projects.

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.

What they're measuring

unplanned extubation

Timeframe: Through study completion,an average of 7 days.

The change of thirst

Timeframe: Evaluate at 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days after surgery

The change of throe throat

Timeframe: Evaluate at 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days after surgery

The change of comfort

Timeframe: Evaluate at admission, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days.

The change of sleep

Timeframe: Evaluate at admission, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05151068

SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

Contact for this trial

Jun Zhao

86-0512-67972216 zhaojia0327@126.com

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Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 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.

What they're measuring

unplanned extubation

Timeframe: Through study completion,an average of 7 days.

The change of thirst

Timeframe: Evaluate at 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days after surgery

The change of throe throat

Timeframe: Evaluate at 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days after surgery

The change of comfort

Timeframe: Evaluate at admission, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days.

The change of sleep

Timeframe: Evaluate at admission, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days.