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Efficacy of Acupuncture in Improving Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Single-Arm Clinical Trial

Efficacy of Acupuncture in Improving Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Single-Arm Clinical Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025002600
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-30
Start date
2025-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Low anterior resection syndrome

Interventions

Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture

Sponsors

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age between 18 and 80 years old 2) Having undergone low anterior resection of the rectum or had temporary stoma closed, and meeting the LARS diagnostic criteria proposed in the international LARS expert consensus 3) No defecatory dysfunction detected preoperatively 4) Having signed the informed consent form, possessing good communication skills, and being willing to actively participate in the intervention program and complete the questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Combined with resection of other organs such as uterine appendages 2) Reoperation due to anastomotic leakage, intestinal obstruction or other reasons at any time after surgery 3) History of irritable bowel syndrome or other diseases that may affect intestinal function 4) Taking drugs that may significantly affect intestinal function 5) Patients with local skin abnormalities or severe coagulation disorders are not suitable for acupuncture treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
LARS score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
EORTCCQLQ-CR30 score;Wexner Fecal Incontinence Score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLuyun

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

luyun@qdu.edu.cn18661802231

Outcome results

None listed

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