Application of Cheek Acupuncture in Vaginal Tightening Surgery (NCT06587711) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Application of Cheek Acupuncture in Vaginal Tightening Surgery
China60 participantsStarted 2024-09
Plain-language summary
A large number of studies have shown that acupuncture can reduce perioperative pain in patients. Cheek acupuncture therapy is a new acupuncture treatment, which belongs to the microneedle system, that is, acupuncture at specific acupoint on the face, which can relieve patients' pain. In this study, the efficacy and safety of cheek acupuncture in patients undergoing vaginal tightening surgery was verified by observing the consumption of opioid, intraoperative hemodynamics, dosage of oral remedial analgesics, postoperative quality of recovery, patient satisfaction, incidence of side effects, etc.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-60 years, undergoing vaginal tightening surgery
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to II
* Voluntary participation and signed an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute and/or chronic pain before surgery
* History of congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, or hypertension
* History of severe mental or neurological diseases, drug or psychotropic drug abuse
* Cognitive dysfunction or inability to communicate.
* The acupuncture acupoints are infected
* Coagulation disorders
* Patients with mandibular or zygomatic bone osteotomy
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
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Intraoperative opioid consumption
Timeframe: End of surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06587711
SponsorThe Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College