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

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Colorectal Cancer; Postoperative Ileus; LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT07071987
• Lead Sponsor: Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-18
• Study Start: 2025-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2027-07-31
• Study Completion: 2027-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Locations

Locations (1)

Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital; 🇨🇳 Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China