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Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

No phase Interventional Colorectal Cancer Postoperative Ileus LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

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In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
The protocol lists: Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture, Electroacupuncture.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Postoperative Ileus, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome. Basic parameters: 18 years — 80 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
China
Next step
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Official title

A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Thread Embedding Acupuncture in Reducing Postoperative Ileus After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Overview

This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in promoting gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The primary outcome is the time to first flatus. Secondary outcomes include time to first defecation, tolerance to oral intake, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported quality of life.

Interventions

  • Procedure Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture
    Thread embedding acupuncture will be administered at bilateral ST36, ST37, and PC6 acupoints at 2h after surgery and electroacupuncture at same acupoints at 2h 24h, 48h, and 72h after surgery. Absorbable polydioxanone sutures will be embedded into subcutaneous tissue using sterile embedding needles. All procedures will be conducted by licensed acupuncturists following standardized operating protocols.
  • Procedure Electroacupuncture
    Electroacupuncture will be performed at the same bilateral acupoints (ST36, ST37, and PC6)

Primary outcome measures

  • Time to First Flatus [Time frame: Up to 96 hours after surgery]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

Age 18-80 years Diagnosed with stage I-III colorectal cancer Scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal resection ASA Physical Status I-III Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

History of prior major abdominal surgery Emergency or palliative surgery Combined organ resection or open conversion Severe postoperative complications (e.g., anastomotic leak, GI bleeding) Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or psychiatric comorbidities Refusal to undergo acupuncture

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

China · 1 center
  • Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital — Yangzhou

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07071987 · northernjiangsu008 · 82373014

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗