Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Gastric Reflux During I-gel Ventilation (NCT07338448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Gastric Reflux During I-gel Ventilation
116 participantsStarted 2026-01-12
Plain-language summary
This study will compare the effects of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation versus no stimulation on intraoperative gastric reflux in patients undergoing general anesthesia with i-gel airway device ventilation.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age ≥18 years old
* scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia with igel ventilation
Exclusion Criteria:
* American society of anesthesiologists status higher than grade 3
* history of gastrointestinal surgery
* Currently taking acidic medications, or medications that affect gastric acid secretion or gastrointestinal motility
* High risk of reflux or aspiration (e.g., symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease or hiatal hernia)
* History of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
* Intraoperative requirement of Trendelenburg position
* Expected surgery duration exceeding 4 hours
* Contraindications for acupoint electrical stimulation, such as patients with implanted electrophysiological devices, or skin infection/lesions at acupoint sites
What they're measuring
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pH value at middle-esophageal part at end of surgery
Timeframe: at end of surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07338448
SponsorAir Force Military Medical University, China