Efficacy of TEAS on Postoperative Pain and Recovery in Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy

Launched by WEST CHINA HOSPITAL · Aug 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to see how it affects pain and recovery after surgery for pancreatic cancer. The goal is to find out if this method can help patients feel less pain after a surgery called pancreatectomy, which involves removing part of the pancreas.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between the ages of 18 and 80 and scheduled for a pancreatectomy. However, certain people won’t be eligible, such as those with a history of epilepsy or certain heart devices, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you join the study, you can expect to receive TEAS during your recovery, and the researchers will monitor your pain levels and overall recovery. It's important to note that this trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information available when it starts.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18-80 years old; ASA physical status class I - III; Patients scheduled for pancreatectomy.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have a history of epilepsy; Rash or local infection over the acupoint stimulation skin area; Pregnancy or breastfeeding; Mental retardation, psychiatric, or neurological disease; Inability to comprehend the numeric rating scale (NRS); Implantation of a cardiac pacemaker, cardioverter, or defibrillator; Chronic opioid use; Metastases in other organs; Have a history of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupuncture Stimulation (TEAS) or electroacupuncture treatment in the past or recently；