Clinical Trial

Exploring the Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Therapy on Patients After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

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Record status
This record was last updated December 17, 2025 (before its estimated December 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Thoracic surgery is known to be one of the most painful types of surgery. If acute postoperative pain is not properly managed, there is a high risk that it may develop into clinically significant chronic pain within six months after surgery, which can seriously affect quality of life. According to research on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), using multimodal pain management strategies can significantly reduce postoperative pain and decrease reliance on pain medications. This study aims to investigate whether combining transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation therapy with conventional pain management can further enhance pain relief and improve recovery outcomes.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07287657
Lead Sponsor Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Conditions Pain, Postoperative
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2024-05-28
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-17