Timing of TEAS for recovery after stomach cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving a mild electrical stimulation on the wrist (TEAS) at specific times before and after stomach removal surgery can help you recover faster. It's for people with early to moderately advanced stomach cancer who are having keyhole surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have stage I to III stomach cancer that can be removed by surgery.
- You are scheduled to have laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove your stomach.
- You are willing to follow all study procedures and sign a consent form.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have severe health problems like advanced liver, kidney, heart, or brain disease.
- You have not had acupuncture or similar treatments in the past month, and you do not use a pacemaker or strong painkillers (opioids) long-term.
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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