Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on postoperative agitation in children after general anesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ITMCTR

Registry ID

ITMCTR2000003028

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2020-02-17

Start date

2020-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-20

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Conditions

postoperative agitation in children after general anesthesia

Interventions

Simple general anesthesia group:The electrode piece is applied to Hegu and Neiguan acupoints on both sides of the child, and no electrical stimulation is applied when the acupoint stimulator is connec

Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation combined with general anesthesia group:The electrode piece was applied to Hegu and Neiguan acupoints on both sides of the child, with 2/10Hz density wave

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The children aged 1-12 years were hospitalized. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy were performed on a selective basis, ASA 1-2. The BMI of the children was 18-29, regardless of gender.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with local infection near the acupoints, previous surgical history of Otorhinolaryngology and other parts, previous history of drug allergy and asthma, especially nervous when entering the room, and postoperative dyspnea, edema and bleeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Noradrenaline;Incidence of nausea and vomiting;The usages of propofol and remifentanil;Restlessness score after anesthesia in children;Adrenaline;Pain score;Operation, anesthesia time and stay time in PACU;Cortisol;ß-endorphin;Hemodynamics;Bispectral index;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLei Ma

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

malei0214@126.com+86 13519134023

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026