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A randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300073134
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-07-03
Start date
2023-07-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-10

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

Conditions

Benign gallbladder disease

Interventions

Intervention Group: Electroacupuncture intervention on meridian acupoints:The intervention involves providing Electroacupuncture intervention on meridian acupoints treatment on top of comprehensive in
Control group: Intervention with non-meridian and non-acupoint electric acupuncture.:The intervention involves providing electroacupuncture treatment on top of comprehensive intervention. The comprehe

Sponsors

Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Participants aged 18 to 70 years old, regardless of gender. (2) Diagnosed with benign gallbladder disease and meeting the indications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy outlined in the "Routine for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy". (3) Signed informed consent form. (4) Having a physical status classified as Class III or better according to the criteria set by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, including the following three levels: Class I: Good physical health, normal development, and well-functioning organs; Class II: Mild coexisting illness excluding surgical diseases, with intact compensatory function; Class III: Severe coexisting illness, limited physical activity, but able to manage daily activities. (5) Undergoing abdominal surgery for the first time. Voluntarily participating in this clinical study. Only those who meet all the above criteria will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients requiring simultaneous combined surgeries. (2) Patients who convert to open surgery. (3) Patients who experience severe complications during or after surgery and require intensive care. (4) Patients who have used drugs affecting the intestines (such as herbal medicine) within one month. (5) Patients who have received acupuncture treatment within the past six months. (6) Patients with cardiac pacemakers. (7) Patients who are currently participating in other clinical studies within the past six months. (8) Patients with a history of syncope, epilepsy, or mental illness. (9) Patients undergoing epidural anesthesia. Exclusion will occur if any of the above criteria are met.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative abdominal distension grading;Postoperative abdominal distension VAS (Visual Analog Scale) scoring;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time of resolution of postoperative abdominal distension;Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting;Time of first bowel gas passage after surgery;Time of first bowel movement after surgery;The length of stay in the hospital;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWei Li

Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

liwei1511972@163.com+86 138 6167 6924

Outcome results

None listed

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