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Official title Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07036393
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 45
You may be able to join if
- Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery.
- Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age.
- Both sexes will be included.
- Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
- Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with other causes of pain other than that after upper abdominal surgery.
- Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used.
- Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease.
- Patients with malignant tumors.
- Patients with metal or electronic implants.
- Patients with autoimmune disease.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery.
- Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age.
- Both sexes will be included.
- Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
- Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment.
- This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries [laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy].
- Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge.
- Patients with other causes of pain other than that after upper abdominal surgery.
- Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used.
- Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease.
- Patients with malignant tumors.
- Patients with metal or electronic implants.
- Patients with autoimmune disease.
- Pregnancy, postpartum period, breastfeeding.
- Patients with recent injury in the treatment area
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Al Mansurah, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Al Mansurah, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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