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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression and Its Effect on Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression and Its Effect on Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120441
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-13
Start date
2026-03-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-16

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

Conditions

Postpartum depression

Interventions

Experimental group:On the postoperative day, electronic acupuncture therapy apparatus (Huatuo card, SDZ-V type) was used to stimulate acupoints including Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36) a
Control group:Pseudo-percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation treatment

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A singleton full-term pregnant woman scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia; 2. ASA II-III grade; 3. Age >= 20 years old; 4. Clearly understand and voluntarily participate in this study, and sign the informed consent form by oneself.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications of spinal anesthesia; 2. Previous history of depression, anxiety or other mental disorders and family psychiatric history; 3. Use of antidepressant drugs and anti-anxiety drugs; 4. Communication disorder or inability to cooperate; 5. The history of skin injury or allergy may affect the application of TEAS electrode. 6. Any history of functional gastrointestinal disease or intestinal surgery; 7. Participating in other studies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Edinburghpostnataldepression scale ;Social Support Rating Scale;Time to first flatus;Time to first defecation;Time to first oral intake ;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Rating Scale point;Athens Insomnia Scale point;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCheng Bo

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

7300703@qq.com+86 139 8376 0123

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026