Postoperative Delirium, POD
Conditions
Interventions
TEAS group:In the experimental group, TEAS was applied to the Neiguan (PC6), Shenmen (HT7), Zusanli (ST36), and Taichong (LR3) acupoints starting 2 days before surgery, twice daily, with each session
Control group:In the control group, sham TEAS was applied, in which electrode pads were placed on the same acupoints and connected to the stimulator, but no electrical current was delivered.
Sponsors
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients scheduled to undergo elective hip or knee arthroplasty under general anesthesia; 2) Age >=65 years; 3)Voluntary informed consent signed
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Contraindications to transcutaneous electrical stimulation, including local skin damage, infection, or presence of an implanted electrophysiological device; 2) Communication disorders or inability to cooperate with the investigator (e.g., due to psychiatric illness); 3) Life-threatening conditions or unstable vital signs; 4) Preexisting dementia, delirium symptoms, or cognitive impairment before intervention; 5) Substance abuse or dependence; 6) Participation in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to enrollment in this study; 7) Other conditions deemed unsuitable for inclusion by the investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| POD incidence; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily pain score;Postoperative sedative and analgesic consumption;Sleep quality score;Time to first oral water intake;Time to first oral food intake;Time to first ambulation;Postoperative complications;Inflammatory markers; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Ping
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Outcome results
None listed