NCT07071987View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

300

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 1, 2025

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2027

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2027

Conditions
Colorectal CancerPostoperative IleusLARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
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)

Trial Locations (1)

225000

RECRUITING

Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

OTHER

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