Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surge… (NCT07036393) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-04-15
Plain-language summary
This study was done to:
* Determine the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as physical therapy approach in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
* Determine the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
* Compare the efficacy and safety of Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus acupuncture in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery.
* Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age.
* Both sexes will be included.
* Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
* Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment.
* This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries \[laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy\].
* Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with other causes of pain other than that after upper abdominal surgery.
* Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used.
* Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease.
* Patients with malignant tumors.
* Patients with metal or electronic implants.
* Patients with autoimmune disease.
* Pregnancy, postpartum period, breastfeeding.
* Patients with recent injury in the treatment area
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?
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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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assessment of change of postoperative quality of recovery