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NCT07308951
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Effect of Patient-Controlled Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Quality of Life in Chronic Cancer Pain

Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

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Summary

This study aims to objectively evaluate the effect of Patient-Controlled Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (PC-TEAS) on improving the quality of life in patients with chronic cancer pain, thereby providing evidence-based medical support for its efficacy and offering practical basis for patients to achieve home-based auxiliary treatment based on their own needs. Furthermore, by observing and comparing changes in indicators such as pain-related scores, analgesic consumption, emotional scores, spontaneous bowel movements, and adverse events, this research will comprehensively assess the advantages of PC-TEAS in the management of chronic cancer pain and explore other potential benefits of this intervention for patients.

Official title: Clinical Efficacy Evaluation of Patient-Controlled Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation in Improving the Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Cancer Pain

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

290

Start Date

2025-09-10

Completion Date

2026-12-31

Last Updated

2025-12-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

TEAS

Patients assumed a supine or sitting position, and after routine skin disinfection at the acupoint sites, one pair of electrode patches was attached to the two ipsilateral acupoints of the same group, with the same procedure performed on the contralateral side. A transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulator was used to apply TEAS sequentially to acupoint groups ① and ②. Each acupoint group received a single TEAS session lasting 30 minutes. Participants were permitted to undergo multiple TEAS sessions within the same day, with all treatments recorded in a pain diary. The TEAS parameters were set as a continuous wave at a frequency of 2 Hz, with the current intensity adjusted to the patient's tolerance level. The treatment followed a "patient-controlled, as-needed" administration pattern. Each treatment course lasted 7 days, with a minimum of 3 treatment days per course and a total of no fewer than 5 sessions per course. A total of 4 treatment courses were conducted.

OTHER

sham TEAS

Participants were informed that, due to individual variations in sensory thresholds, it is normal if no distinct sensation is perceived even at the maximum stimulation intensity. Regardless of subjective perception, the transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation treatment remains active and exerts its therapeutic effects continuously.

Locations (1)

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicinal University

Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China