Exploring the Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Therapy on Patients After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Standard Analgesia: Postoperative analgesic medications administered according to standard clinical practice and hospital guidelines

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): Non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation therapy applied to specific areas to reduce postoperative pain

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS): Electrical stimulation applied to specific acupuncture points through the skin to enhance analgesic efficacy and modulate autonomic function.

Study summary

Thoracic surgery is known to be one of the most painful types of surgery. If acute postoperative pain is not properly managed, there is a high risk that it may develop into clinically significant chronic pain within six months after surgery, which can seriously affect quality of life. According to research on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), using multimodal pain management strategies can significantly reduce postoperative pain and decrease reliance on pain medications. This study aims to investigate whether combining transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation therapy with conventional pain management can further enhance pain relief and improve recovery outcomes.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Postoperative Pain Intensity Assessed Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — Within 48 hours after surgery
  Pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-point Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain."

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