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A randomized controlled study on the prevention of postoperative urinary retention in patients with mixed hemorrhoids by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation

A randomized controlled study on the prevention of postoperative urinary retention in patients with mixed hemorrhoids by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600123116
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-22
Start date
2026-04-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

mixed hemorrhoids

Interventions

Study Group:Participants in the study were administered TEAS immediately after completing surgical handover, in addition to standard care protocols. Acupoints selected: Zhongji (CV12), Guanyuan (CV4),
Control group:In addition to standard nursing care, study participants were instructed on how to urinate in bed or by the bedside, such as listening to the sound of running water. A conducive environm

Sponsors

West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with mixed hemorrhoids (Grade III–IV) scheduled for elective surgery; 2. Aged 18–65 years; 3. Possess legal capacity; 4. Have normal structure and function of the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the anorectal region; 5. Are able to cooperate with medical history interviews, physical examinations, and specialized tests, and can understand and complete survey forms; 6. Have signed the surgical and informed consent forms, demonstrate good compliance, and are willing to accept the treatment plan.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with skin allergies, infections, or itching at the treatment site, or those allergic to electrode pads or adhesive tape; 2. Individuals with a pacemaker (to avoid electrical interference); 3. Pregnant women (especially when treating acupoints in the lumbosacral region, as this may pose risks); 4. Patients with bladder or urethral infections, urinary tract tuberculosis, severe benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract stones, or other mechanical obstructions; 5. Patients with critical illness (ASA classification = IV) or those undergoing preoperative catheterization.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative incidence of urinary retention;The time of the first spontaneous urination after the operation;The volume of urine during the first urination after the operation;Residual urine volume after the first postoperative spontaneous urination ;Postoperative first urination score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative anal pain score;Postoperative perianal edema score;Wound healing time;Patient hospitalization expenses;The length of the patient's hospital stay;Patient treatment satisfaction;The occurrence of adverse reactions during the patient's treatment;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJueying Xiang

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

315285683@qq.com+86 189 8046 7533

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026