The Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on the Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy Surgery
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications
- Sponsor
- Fujian Provincial Hospital
- Enrollment
- 84
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- the quality of recovery, as measured by a 40-item questionnaire
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The effect of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on the quality of recovery in patients undergoing thyroidectomy surgery remains unclear. Therefore, the investigators conducted this prospective, randomized, double-blind study to verify the hypothesis that pre-operative TEAS could improve the quality of recovery (QoR) after thyroidectomy surgery.
Detailed Description
Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is a form of non-invasive electrical stimulation that produces a perceptible sensation via electrodes attached to the skin. It has no risk of infections and can potentially be applied by medical personnel with minimal training. Clinical trials have demonstrated that TEAS reduces the consumption of intra-operative anesthetics and general anesthesia related side-effects.
Investigators
Yao Yusheng
Professor
Fujian Provincial Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Consecutive female patients aged 18 to 60 with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA) physical status I or II, who underwent general anesthesia for elective thyroidectomy surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- •potentially difficult airway,
- •a history of chronic pain,
- •drug or alcohol abuse,
- •mental disorder,
- •intake of any analgesic drug within 48 h before surgery, and
- •previous experience with acupuncture treatment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
the quality of recovery, as measured by a 40-item questionnaire
Time Frame: 24 hours after surgery
The primary outcome was the quality of recovery, which was assessed on the day before surgery and 24 h after surgery using a 40-item questionnaire (QoR-40)
Secondary Outcomes
- postoperative pain intensity, as assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)(24 hours after surgery)
- the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting(24 hours after surgery)
- patient's satisfaction, as evaluated with a 10-point numerical rating scale: 10= excellent, 1= bad.(at 24 hours after surgery)