The Role of AAT on DGE After Abdominal Surgery Based on RWS

Last updated: December 16, 2024
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Gastroparesis

Treatment

Auricular Acupoint Therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06580197
K6357
  • Ages 40-70
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after surgery mainly occurs after gastrointestinal surgery A functional gastric emptying disorder, clinically characterized by weak or absent gastric peristalsis, gastric motility disorders, or gastric emptying Gastric retention, fullness, nausea and other uncomfortable symptoms caused by delay.This study is based on clinical diagnosis and treatment practice, observing, collecting, and analyzing Whipple surgery, pancreatectomy, and gastric cancer Perioperative data of subtotal resection surgery, mainly observing the diagnosis and treatment of ear acupoints in Whipple surgery, pancreatectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy.The application effect of DGE after resection surgery, exploring the diagnosis and treatment of ear acupoints in Whipple surgery, pancreatic body and tail resection surgery, and Diagnostic value of perioperative related diseases in abdominal surgery such as subtotal gastrectomy, and collection of health records.By comparing and analyzing the ear acupoint information of patients with abdominal tumors, we aim to explore the ear acupoints of the volunteers. The possible relationship between image and resistance specificity and common tumors in the abdominal cavity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age range: 40-70 years old (40 ≤ y ≤ 70), gender is not limited. 2) Acceptabdominal surgeries including Whipple's surgery, pancreatectomy, and subtotalgastrectomy.

  2. The subjects/guardians are able to understand the purpose of the trial, demonstratesufficient compliance with the trial protocol, and sign an informed consent form (ICF)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Severe postoperative complications such as heart disease, pulmonary embolism,cerebral infarction, abdominal infection, and abdominal bleeding; 2) Patientswith organic changes such as adhesions and obstructions indicated by imagingexaminations such as gastrointestinal imaging; 3) The patient has damage,redness, bleeding, infection, and other conditions in both ears that are notsuitable for ear acupuncture treatment.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the health group

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age range: 40-70 years old (40 ≤ y ≤ 70), gender is not limited.

  2. No history of abdominal surgery or tumor, and no significant abnormalities werefound through abdominal imaging examination.

  3. The subjects/guardians are able to understand the purpose of the trial, demonstratesufficient compliance with the trial protocol, and sign an informed consent form (ICF).

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Symptoms of digestive discomfort such as diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting havebeen present for the past 30 days.

  2. The patient has conditions such as damage, redness, bleeding, and infection in bothears that affect the assessment of ear acupoint information.

Study Design

Total Participants: 159
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Auricular Acupoint Therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Peking union medical college hospital

    Beijing, Beijing 100005
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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