Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07071987 · tracked via the Priya Life Science China tracker

Sponsor

Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2025-08-01

Last updated

2025-07-18

Condition(s) studied

Colorectal CancerPostoperative IleusLARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Thread Embedding Acupuncture+ElectroacupunctureElectroacupuncture

Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture: Thread embedding acupuncture will be administered at bilateral ST36, ST37, and PC6 acupoints at 2h after surgery and electroacupuncture at same acupoints at 2h 24h, 48h, and 72h after surgery. Absorbable polydioxanone sutures will be embedded into subcutaneous tissue using sterile embedding needles. All procedures will be conducted by licensed acupuncturists following standardized operating protocols.

Electroacupuncture: Electroacupuncture will be performed at the same bilateral acupoints (ST36, ST37, and PC6)

Study summary

This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in promoting gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The primary outcome is the time to first flatus. Secondary outcomes include time to first defecation, tolerance to oral intake, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported quality of life.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

18 Years

Max age

80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-80 years Diagnosed with stage I-III colorectal cancer Scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal resection ASA Physical Status I-III Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of prior major abdominal surgery Emergency or palliative surgery Combined organ resection or open conversion Severe postoperative complications (e.g., anastomotic leak, GI bleeding) Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or psychiatric comorbidities Refusal to undergo acupuncture

Primary outcome measure(s)

Time to First Flatus — Up to 96 hours after surgery
Time (in hours) from the end of surgery to the first passage of gas per rectum

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital	Yangzhou	Jiangsu	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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