Gastric Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with auricular acupressure
Sponsors
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1: Preoperative diagnosis of gastric cancer confirmed by pathological, endoscopic, and imaging examinations 2: According to the AJCC 8th edition criteria, the pathological stage was categorized as I–III 3: Age between 18 and 75 years with legal competence 4: Undergoing abdominal surgery for the first time via laparoscopic distal gastrectomy 5: General anesthesia 6: Classification as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I–III 7: Voluntary participation in the trial with provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1: Combined resection of other organs during surgery 2: Advanced-stage cancer 3: Conversion to open surgery due to failed laparoscopic procedure 4: Postoperative transfer to the ICU for any reason exceeding 2 days 5: Severe comorbidities affecting the liver, kidney, lungs, heart, or cerebrovascular system 6: Unwillingness to receive transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation or auricular acupressure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time of the first postoperative flatus;The time of the first postoperative defecation;Intake, Feeling nauseated, Emesis, Exam, and Duration of symptoms scoring system (I-FEED); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time of first oral feeding;Length of postoperative day;Incidence of postoperative complication;European Quality-of-Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (EQ-5D-3L); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactRong Wei
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed