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Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study was done to: * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as physical therapy approach in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Compare the efficacy and safety of Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus acupuncture in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-04-15
Completion Date
2025-07-15
Last Updated
2025-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Acupuncture
Cholecystectomy involves a procedure where patients' spines are kept in position and skin around the acupoints is disinfected with 75% alcohol. Acupuncture treatment is given when patients return to units within 2 hours after surgery. The needles are inserted using disposable sterile needles and manipulated to induce a sense of "De qi" (soreness, numbness, distension, or heaviness). Gastrectomy involves daily acupuncture sessions for 5 consecutive days, starting on postoperative day 1. The needles are inserted perpendicular to the acupoints in the extremities to a depth of approximately 20 mm from the skin surface.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Patients will receive a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (ENNRAF) for up to 48 hours post-surgery, with instructions to self-titrate intensity for pain relief. Postoperative stimulation will be 20-40 milliampere and pulse width 5
drugs
analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Locations (1)
Mansoura international hospital
Al Mansurah, Egypt