Abdominal Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery (NCT07293026) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Abdominal Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
China80 participantsStarted 2023-12-21
Plain-language summary
Current research on the role of abdominal acupuncture in promoting postoperative gastrointestinal recovery remains limited, characterized by a lack of large-scale, standardized clinical trials, particularly with respect to long-term outcomes. This study, grounded in a rigorous randomized controlled trial design, investigates the clinical efficacy of abdominal acupuncture in enhancing gastrointestinal function following gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. The findings aim to provide a scientific foundation for improving postoperative quality of life, optimizing recovery pathways in gynecology, and identifying safer, simpler, and more effective therapeutic options. In addition, this work offers theoretical support and practical evidence to advance the clinical integration and broader application of traditional Chinese therapeutic approaches in modern surgical rehabilitation, underscoring its significant clinical value.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Female patients who underwent gynecologic laparoscopic total hysterectomy under general anesthesia;
✓. Age between 18 and 65 years;
✓. Surgical duration ranging from 0.5 to 4.5 hours;
✓. Anesthesia duration ranging from 1 to 5 hours;
✓. Willingness to receive acupuncture therapy without a history of adverse reactions such as needle syncope;
✓. Provision of signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Patients with comorbid conditions that may affect gastrointestinal function, including intestinal obstruction or space-occupying lesions of the digestive system;
✕. Patients with severe systemic diseases, including hepatic or renal failure, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disorders, infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, or severe psychiatric illness;
✕. Individuals with a history of adverse reactions to acupuncture, including needle syncope;
What they're measuring
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Time to first postoperative passage of flatus
Timeframe: From the end of surgery until the first documented passage of flatus; assessed through postoperative Day 5 or hospital discharge, whichever occurs first.