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NCT07505927
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Acupuncture for Postoperative Gastric Emptying Delay

Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This multicenter clinical trial, conducted at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and collaborating institutions, prospectively assesses the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for postoperative delayed gastric emptying. Eligible participants will be prospectively enrolled and randomized into different groups per the study protocol. The primary endpoint is the reduction in the duration of delayed gastric emptying, while secondary endpoints include the complete resolution of cardinal gastroparetic symptoms, such as abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. All study procedures adhere to the ethical standards outlined in the approved protocol.

Official title: Acupuncture for POstoperative Gastric Emptying dElay (APOGEE): A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

176

Start Date

2026-03-15

Completion Date

2028-06-01

Last Updated

2026-04-01

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Acupuncture

Intervention Description: Participants receive traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture administered using sterile filiform needles at acupoints selected based on clinical presentation. The treatment session duration and frequency are identical to those in the control group. All participants continue to receive standard postoperative care.

PROCEDURE

sham acupuncture

Participants receive sham acupuncture administered using identical filiform needles as the experimental group, with superficial insertion at non-acupoints and without needle manipulation. The treatment session duration and frequency are identical to those in the experimental group. All participants continue to receive standard postoperative care.