Low anterior resection syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture Group: Disposable sterile acupuncture needles were used to perform acupuncture stimulation at acupoints including Shangliao (BL31), Ciliao (BL32), Zhongliao (BL33), Xiali
Sham Acupuncture Group:Sham Acupuncture Group: Identical-appearing sham acupuncture needles (blunt-tipped and retractable) were adopted. The needles were gently touched against the skin at non-acupoin
Sponsors
Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Aged 18 to 80 years; 2) Preoperative colonoscopic and pathological confirmation of rectal cancer (the distal edge of the tumor is < 10 cm from the anal verge); 3) Laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer; 4) Prophylactic stoma reversal surgery; 5) Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Conversion to Miles operation or permanent stoma; 2) Intraoperative decision to perform prophylactic stoma; 3) Preoperative LARS score of mild or higher grade; 4) Complicated with severe dysfunction of other organs; 5) Presence of contraindications to acupuncture treatment (e.g., hemorrhagic disorders, severe skin infections, cardiac pacemaker implantation); 6) Development of severe complications precluding continued treatment, or reoperation due to complications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - Colorectal Cancer Module 30;Wexner Fecal Incontinence Score; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLu Yun
Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Outcome results
None listed