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Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500112757
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-19
Start date
2025-11-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-24

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

Conditions

Postoperative pain

Interventions

Sponsors

The First Hospital Of Jiaxing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18-75 years. 2. ASA physical status classification I-III;. 3. Scheduled for major abdominal surgery under general anesthesia, requiring postoperative monitoring in the AICU. 4. The expected stay in the AICU is approximately 24 hours;.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of vagus nerve-related disorders (such as vasovagal syncope);. 2. Severe arrhythmia or implantation of electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers;. 3. There is skin breakage, infection, or deformity at the external ear stimulation site. 4. Long-term preoperative use of opioids or sedatives;. 5. Allergic to study-related drugs. 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total opioid consumption (morphine equivalents) within 24 hours postoperatively.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of delirium within 24 hours postoperatively.;Postoperative sedation medication requirements;Incidence of opioid-related complications within 24 hours postoperatively.;Adverse events associated with taVNS.;Postoperative 24-hour recovery quality score.;SPO2, MAP, HR, and blood gas analysis indicators before and after extubation.;First Night Postoperative Sleep Quality Rating (RCSQ).;The worst COPT and NRS pain scores within 24 hours postoperatively.;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMingzi An

The First Hospital Of Jiaxing

anmingzizi@163.com+86 180 3519 3080

Outcome results

None listed

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