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Tests treatment safety and results for Postoperative Sleep Disturbances
Official title Effectiveness of Perioperative Percutaneous Acupuncture on Postoperative Sleep Disturbances and Chronic Pain in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Resection: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind, Superiority Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07662733
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study evaluates whether acupuncture at specific body points before and after surgery can improve sleep quality and reduce long-term postoperative pain in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lung cancer resection. Eligible adult patients will be randomly assigned to receive either true acupuncture or sham (placebo) acupuncture in addition to standard care.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged 18-75 years scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer resection.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-II.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 28 kg/m².
- Clinical tumor stage according to the 8th edition of the AJCC/UICC TNM Classification: cTis-3N0-1M0.
- Mentally competent, able to understand and correctly use the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain assessment.
You likely can't join if
- Critical preoperative condition or inability to cooperate.
- History of sleep apnea or moderate to severe snoring.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) ≥7 or Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) score ≥6.
- Implanted cardiac pacemaker, preoperative sinus bradycardia (heart rate ≤50 bpm), sinoatrial node disease, or second-/third-degree atrioventricular...
- Long-term use of anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or other psychotropic medications.
- Known hypersensitivity or allergy to the study materials (needles/devices) or related medications.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients aged 18-75 years scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer resection.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-II.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 28 kg/m².
- Clinical tumor stage according to the 8th edition of the AJCC/UICC TNM Classification: cTis-3N0-1M0.
- Mentally competent, able to understand and correctly use the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain assessment.
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to study participation.
- Critical preoperative condition or inability to cooperate.
- History of sleep apnea or moderate to severe snoring.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) ≥7 or Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) score ≥6.
- Implanted cardiac pacemaker, preoperative sinus bradycardia (heart rate ≤50 bpm), sinoatrial node disease, or second-/third-degree atrioventricular block.
- Long-term use of anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or other psychotropic medications.
- Known hypersensitivity or allergy to the study materials (needles/devices) or related medications.
- Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal dysfunction.
- Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months.
- Hearing and/or language communication impairment.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Fever (body temperature ≥38.5°C) or clinical evidence of infection (hematological, radiological, and/or microbiological) prior to surgery.
- Planned reoperation, or anticipated postoperative recurrence, severe complications, or critical illness requiring exclusion from follow-up.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
- Shanghai, China
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, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China; Shanghai, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.