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The effect of auricular vagus nerve stimulation on perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery: A double-blind, prospective, single-center, randomized controlled clinical study

The effect of auricular vagus nerve stimulation on perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery: A double-blind, prospective, single-center, randomized controlled clinical study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500112808
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-20
Start date
2025-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

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

Conditions

Perioperative anxiety

Interventions

The taVNS intervention group:The taVNS intervention
taVNS control group:taVNS sham stimulation

Sponsors

Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The ASA score is <=grade III; 2.Laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer was performed; 3.Have a clear understanding of the study, voluntarily participate in it, and sign the informed consent form by themselves; 4.Be able to understand the research process and the use of pain scales; 5.Over 18 years old;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score is =15; 2.History of neurological or mental disorders; 3.Drug or alcohol abuse; 4.Visual or hearing impairment; 5.Difficulties in communication; 6.Severe cardiovascular diseases: NYHA Class III or IV heart failure; acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the past 6 months; symptomatic severe arrhythmia or valvular heart disease. 7.Severe hepatic disease: Cirrhosis with Child-Pugh Class B or C; 8.Severe renal disease: Chronic kidney disease Stage 4 or 5 (eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) or on maintenance dialysis; 9.Other reasons deemed inappropriate for trial participation by the investigator;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - Anxiety Subscale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of POD within 3 days after surgery;pain score;Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public Contactzhangminhao

Jiangsu Cancer Hospital

01841@jsch.com+86 25 83284765

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 8, 2026