Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries
NCT ID: NCT07036393
Last Updated: 2025-06-25
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-04-15
2025-07-15
Brief Summary
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* Determine the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as physical therapy approach in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
* Determine the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
* Compare the efficacy and safety of Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus acupuncture in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Acupuncture
This group includes 20 patients who will receive Acupuncture 4 weeks (3times/week) and medical treatment
Acupuncture
Cholecystectomy involves a procedure where patients' spines are kept in position and skin around the acupoints is disinfected with 75% alcohol. Acupuncture treatment is given when patients return to units within 2 hours after surgery. The needles are inserted using disposable sterile needles and manipulated to induce a sense of "De qi" (soreness, numbness, distension, or heaviness). Gastrectomy involves daily acupuncture sessions for 5 consecutive days, starting on postoperative day 1. The needles are inserted perpendicular to the acupoints in the extremities to a depth of approximately 20 mm from the skin surface.
drugs
analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
This group includes 20 patients who will receive Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation 4 weeks (3times/week) and medical treatment
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Patients will receive a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (ENNRAF) for up to 48 hours post-surgery, with instructions to self-titrate intensity for pain relief. Postoperative stimulation will be 20-40 milliampere and pulse width 5
drugs
analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Interventions
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Acupuncture
Cholecystectomy involves a procedure where patients' spines are kept in position and skin around the acupoints is disinfected with 75% alcohol. Acupuncture treatment is given when patients return to units within 2 hours after surgery. The needles are inserted using disposable sterile needles and manipulated to induce a sense of "De qi" (soreness, numbness, distension, or heaviness). Gastrectomy involves daily acupuncture sessions for 5 consecutive days, starting on postoperative day 1. The needles are inserted perpendicular to the acupoints in the extremities to a depth of approximately 20 mm from the skin surface.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Patients will receive a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (ENNRAF) for up to 48 hours post-surgery, with instructions to self-titrate intensity for pain relief. Postoperative stimulation will be 20-40 milliampere and pulse width 5
drugs
analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age.
* Both sexes will be included.
* Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
* Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment.
* This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries \[laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy\].
* Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge.
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used.
* Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease.
* Patients with malignant tumors.
* Patients with metal or electronic implants.
* Patients with autoimmune disease.
* Pregnancy, postpartum period, breastfeeding.
* Patients with recent injury in the treatment area
20 Years
45 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Cairo University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Samar Saad Nazim Mohamed
principal investigator
Locations
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Mansoura international hospital
Al Mansurah, , Egypt
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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Samar-005748
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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