Neck massage for cough after esophageal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle massage on a specific point in your neck (called the 'Tian Tu' point) can help reduce coughing after esophageal surgery. If you've recently had such surgery, this simple, non-drug intervention might help you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have had surgery on your esophagus (without a breathing tube).
- You must not be taking psychiatric medications and should be able to cooperate with the study.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have severe heart or lung disease (like heart failure, asthma flare-up).
- The skin around the massage point (front of neck/upper chest) must be healthy — no sores or infections.
- You must not have had other cough treatments (like acupuncture or physical therapy) in the past month.
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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