Effects of Electroacupuncture on Remifentanil-Induced Postinfusion Hyperalgesia in patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ITMCTR

Registry ID

ITMCTR2100005195

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2021-08-24

Start date

2021-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-20

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Conditions

Remifentanil-Induced Postinfusion Hyperalgesia

Interventions

2 groups:Electroacupuncture

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients who were 18–80 years old, classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II, any sex, and scheduled for elective thyroidectomy under general anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with other mental disorders. 2. Patients who dislike acupuncture treatment and have poor compliance. 3. Aphasia, hearing-impaired patients. 4. Implanting electronic devices such as pacemakers in the body.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
the mechanical pain threshold around the skin incision 30 minutes after surgery ;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTian Wei-qian

twq1972@163.com13914764426

Outcome results

None listed

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