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A single center, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial on the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation on postoperative recovery after thoracolumber vertebral fracture

The effect and mechanism of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation on postoperative gastrointestinal recovery after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300078195
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-11-30
Start date
2022-05-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-03

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

Conditions

bowel dysfunction of postoperative period after thoracolumber vertebral fracture

Interventions

Experimental group:TEA

Sponsors

Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients aged 18 and above with thoracolumbar vertebral fractures; 2) Stable condition; 3) Willing to sign informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Previous history of constipation; 2) Other systemic organic diseases: including diabetes, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, malignant tumors, etc; 3) Implantable electrical stimulation medical devices (such as pacemakers); 4) Take constipation inducing drugs regularly every day, such as opioids and anticholinergic drugs; 5) Combined spinal cord or nerve injury; 6) Ventilator dependence; 7) Familiar with acupuncture and moxibustion points; 8) Allergy to electrodes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time of first defecation after surgery;Time of first flatus after surgery;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Bristol score for first postoperative defecation;Number of SBMs within four days after surgery;VAS wound pain score from POD1 to POD3;Inflammatory factors;Autonomic nerve function testing;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu Feng

Division of Gastroenterology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital

xufengxh19@163.com+8613857882079

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026