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The effect of Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation on the quality of early recovery in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

The effect of TEAS on the quality of early recovery in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-INR-15007473
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2015-11-19
Start date
2013-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

gynecological laparoscopic surgery

Interventions

TEAS group:TEAS consisted of 30 min of stimulation (12-15 mA, 2/100 Hz) at the acupoints of Baihui (GV20), Yingtang (EX-HN-3), Zusanli (ST36) and Neiguan (PC6) before anesthesia.
Con group: The patients in the Con group had the electrodes applied, but received no stimulation.

Sponsors

Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
29 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Sixty patients undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery at Guizhou province peoples hospital with an ASA physical status of I–II were recruited between November 2013 and November 2014. Their ages ranged from 29-60 yr.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were recent use of TEAS or acupuncture, neural damage or infection along the meridian at which the acupoints lay, use of antiemetic in the previous week, regular use of opioids, hepatic dysfunction, confirmed renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, cognitive dysfunction and conversion to laparotomy during gynecologic laparoscopy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
QoR-40, MMSE, VAS, POVN;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactFangxiang Zhang
zfx1205@126.com+86 18985191555

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026