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Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117814
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-29
Start date
2026-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Somatosensation, Pain, and Analgesia

Interventions

Trial group:Percutaneous vagus nerve electrical stimulation of the ear was performed to stimulate the left conchal boat for 30 minutes, with a frequency of 20Hz and a pulse width of 200us. The intensi
Control group:False stimulation: Provide a corresponding duration of no-current stimulation at the same position

Sponsors

Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 60. 2. ASA Class I or II; 3. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery under elective general anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Refuse to sign the informed consent form; 2. Implantation of cardiac pacemaker/ICD; 3. Permanent atrial fibrillation or other high-risk arrhythmias; 4. There is any damage, redness, swelling or infection on the skin at the intended irritation site; 5. Have neuropsychiatric system diseases, and have a history of neurological or mental disorders in the past; 6. People with visual or hearing impairments and those who have difficulty communicating

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Area under AUC curve of visceral pain 24 hours after surgery;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The strongest visceral pain score within 48 hours after surgery;Hospital anxiety and depression scale on the first and second day after surgery;Intake, Feeling nauseated, Emesis, Physical Exam, and Duration of symptoms;Patient self-reported first exhaust time after surgery;Tolerant oral intake time;First underground activity time;Pittsburgh Sleep Scale on the First Day After Surgery;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCao Junli

Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital

caojl0310@aliyun.com+86 151 6216 0809

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026