Skip to content

Exploring the optimal timing of preoperative electroacupuncture for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in orthopedic surgery patients: a prospective cohort study

Exploring the optimal timing Exploring the optimal timing of preoperative electroacupuncture for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in orthopedic surgery patients: a prospective cohort studyof preoperative electroacupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery: a randomized controll

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2200005851
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-04-02
Start date
2022-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-20

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

Conditions

postoperative nausea and vomiting

Interventions

One day before operation group:Electroacupuncture was performed one day before operation and one time on the day of operation
Three days before operation group:Electroacupuncture was performed once 3 days before operation, 2 days before operation, 1 day before operation and the day of operation
Operation day group:Electroacupuncture treatment was performed only once on the day of operation
Two days before operation group:Electroacupuncture was performed once 2 days before operation, 1 day before operation and the day of operation

Sponsors

Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? 70 years old = 18 years old; ? Patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery; ? ASA grade I - III; ? Voluntarily participate in the study and sign informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Local skin damage, rash and infection at acupoints; ? Patients with severe cardiac insufficiency; ? ? patients with severe coagulation dysfunction were treated with cardiac pacemaker; ? Those who cannot cooperate with electroacupuncture treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative nausea and vomiting;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
First feeding time after operation;motilin;Recovery quality score;Time of first feeding solid food after operation;Postoperative abdominal distension;First defecation time after operation;Prostaglandin E2;Time of first half fluid feeding after operation;ß- Endorphins;Serotonin;First postoperative exhaust time;Postoperative pain;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHui Zhong

Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital

863075252@qq.com+86 18280318565

Outcome results

None listed

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