Electrical acupoint stimulation for better recovery after urologic surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if using mild electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (similar to acupuncture without needles) can help your stomach and bowels get back to normal faster after laparoscopic kidney or prostate surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your BMI is less than 28
- You are in good enough health for surgery (ASA score I–III)
- You are having laparoscopic surgery on your kidney or prostate
- You can understand and fill out a simple questionnaire
- You agree to sign a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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