Study on the effect of electroacupuncture on tumor-related sarcopenia from the perspective of "pivot of the spleen and stomach" theory

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2300078871

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2023-12-20

Start date

2024-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-08

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Conditions

sarcopenia

Interventions

Simple nutrition intervention group:Both groups received conventional treatment in the department of oncology. With reference to the latest "2016 Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", subjects we

Electroacupuncture combined nutrition intervention group:Both groups received conventional treatment in the department of oncology. Electroacupuncture therapy: select points (refer to the fourth editi

lower limbs: Biguan, Liangqiu, Zusanli, Yanglingquan and Sanyinjiao. Acupuncture method: Select Jiajian Medical brand disposable stainless steel needle (diameter 0.25mm

Length 40mm), acupuncture depth 15-35mm, connect Quchi with the positive electrode and Zusanli with the negative electrode of electronic needle therapy instrument (Huatuo brand, model: SDZ-11) after D

stimulation frequency: intermittent wave 2Hz

Current intensity: varies from 1mA to a maximum of 10mA according to the patient s tolerance, leaving the needle for 30min. Electroacupuncture treatment will be performed twice a week and 24 acupunctu

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients with tumor diagnosed by pathological examination are expected to survive for more than three months; (2) The patient had good active activity, balance and coordination; (3) Volunteer to participate in the study and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) sarcopenia with dysfunction in the sarcopenia stratification; (2) Those who are afraid of acupuncture due to psychological factors and cannot accept acupuncture treatment; (3) Prone to various acute complications.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
dominant hand grip strength;limb skeletal muscle index;6m walking time;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
limb skeletal muscle mass;Micro Nutritional status Assessment (MNA);Simple Physical Status Scale (SPPB);body composition indicators;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWeiwei He

Nanjing Pukou Hospital of TCM

heweiwei1983@hotmail.com+86 138 1400 6619

Outcome results

None listed

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