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Effect of electroacupuncture stimulation on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a double-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Effect of electroacupuncture stimulation on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a double-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500097337
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-02-18
Start date
2025-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-24

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

Conditions

Postoperative delirium

Interventions

Electroacupuncture group:Electroacupuncture

Sponsors

Jiaxing First Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RP) under general anesthesia. Age>=65 years. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification is Class I-III. Clear consciousness and normal communication skills. Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with acupuncture point infection. In patients with cognitive impairment, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score < 15. Diagnosis of dementia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV. History of treatment for alcohol, drug dependence, or psychiatric illness within the past 6 months. History of structural brain lesions that may lead to cognitive impairment. Concurrent participation in other clinical trials. Difficulty in assessment due to visual and hearing impairment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the incidence of postoperative delirium;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of postoperative delirium episodes;Onset time and duration of delirium;Delirium severity score;Subtypes of delirium;Pain scores;Opioid consumption; Incidence and severity of catheter-related bladder discomfort ;Adverse events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuadong Ni

Jiaxing First Hospital

huadongni@126.com+86 150 6838 6387

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026