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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for the Prevention of Postoperative Ileus Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for the Prevention of Postoperative Ileus Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025001526
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-07-30
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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

Conditions

postoperative ileus in patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery

Interventions

STEA Group:Control no electrical stimulation.
TEA Group:received transcutaneous electrical acupuncture stimulation

Sponsors

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 79 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age: 65 - 79 years old; 2) Meeting the indications for posterior lumbar fusion surgery and planned to undergo fusion surgery (segment = 1); 3) Preoperative anesthesia assessment: ASA grade I - III; 4) First lumbar surgery; 5) Agree to be enrolled and accept the relevant treatment and follow-up plan.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Reject the anesthesia and analgesic pump plan of this study or be allergic to the drugs therein; 2) Patients with complications during and after the operation requiring long-term intensive care (> 1 day); 3) Have a previous history of abdominal or lumbar spine surgery; 4) Severe central nervous system diseases or serious mental disorders; 5) Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse; 6) Have received acupuncture treatment within one month before enrollment; 7) Persons using pacemakers or other electrical stimulation devices; 8) Have a previous history of constipation; 9) Have participated in other clinical studies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The time of the first defecation;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Oswestry Disability Index of low back;Degree of nausea;Low back and back pain;30-day readmission rate;The time of the first exhaust;Length of postoperative hospital stay;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChengzhen Liang

The Second Affiliated Hospital  Zhejiang University School of Medicine

liangchengzhen@zju.edu.cn+86 150 6817 4387

Outcome results

None listed

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