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Effect of rhubarb cinnamon ointment theory on patch based on midnight noon flow intestinal nutrition tolerance in patients with gastric cancer after operation

Interventional study of a rhubarb-cinnamon plaster based on the Ziwu-Liuzhu theory for enteral nutrition tolerance in postoperative gastric cancer patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026001095
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
2023-01-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

gastric cancer, gastrointestinal hypomotility, nutrition

Interventions

Group A (Ziwu-Liuzhu+patch group):A consultation system and process for the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine have been established. On the first day after the patient returns to the ward fol
Group B (Midnight-Noon Ebb-Flow + Placebo Group):Apply the placebo patch from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM for 6 hours.
Group C (Rhubarb plaster group):Apply the Rhubarb and Cinnamon Paste from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM for 6 hours.
Group D(Placebo-Only Group):Apply the placebo patch from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM for 6 hours.

Sponsors

Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age = 18 years. Patients who seek medical treatment at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and require hospitalization for gastric cancer surgery, including surgical methods such as Billroth I, Billroth II, subtotal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y anastomosis, or Braun anastomosis. Patients with a postoperative indwelling nasoenteric tube who are planned to receive enteral nutrition. Voluntary participation in this study and signing of the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with severe underlying diseases of the heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, or other vital organs; (2) Patients with wounds or dressings covering the Tianshu (ST25) or Zhongwan (CV12) acupoints; (3) Patients with contraindications to acupoint plaster application, such as allergy to adhesive plasters or allergy to the rhubarb-cinnamon plaster.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Enteral Nutrition Tolerance Score;Time to first flatus movement;Time to First Defecation;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Daily Enteral Nutrition Achievement Rate;Number of Adverse Events Associated with Acupoint Application;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLijiao Zhang

Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

398660920@qq.com13967128040

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026