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Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined with Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:A Prospective, Double-blind, Randomized controlled trial

Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined with Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery:A Prospective, Double-blind, Randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120810
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-19
Start date
2026-03-23
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

Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Interventions

Intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with taVNS group (DT):Intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with taVNS
Intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with sham taVNS group (D):Intranasal dexmedetomidine combined with sham taVNS
taVNS combined with intranasal saline (T):taVNS combined with intranasal saline spray
Intranasal saline combined with sham taVNS (C):intranasal saline combined with sham taVNS

Sponsors

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.ASA?-?; 2.Elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery; 3. Age 18-65;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with implanted electrical stimulation devices (such as pacemakers, etc.); 2.Individuals with airway hyperresponsiveness (e.g., asthma, COPD); 3.Individuals with an allergy to any of the medications used in this trial; 4.Individuals with hypotension, bradycardia, and sinus arrest; 5.Individuals with a history of allergic rhinitis ,nasal surgery or respiratory tract infections within the past 2 weeks; 6.Individuals with severe hepatic and renal dysfunction; 7.Individuals diagnosed with chronic gastrointestinal inflammation; 8.Individuals with a history of abdominal surgery or intestinal obstruction; 9.Individuals with long-term use of opioids; 10.Individuals unable to communicate normally;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time to first postoperative flatus;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Nausea and vomiting;Intraoperative dosage of vasoactive drugs;Numerical rating scale score;Time to first postoperative defecation;Intraoperative opioid dosage;Incidence of intraoperative adverse reactions;Intake, Feeling nauseated, Emesis, Exam, and Duration of Symptoms Scoring System (I-FEED);Length of Stay (LOS);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLinlin Zhao

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

Lin1675@163.com+86 18168777313

Outcome results

None listed

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