The Role of AAT After Abdominal Surgery Based on RWS

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Conditions studied: Acupuncture, Ear, Gastroparesis

In brief

Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after surgery mainly occurs after gastrointestinal surgery A functional gastric emptying disorder, clinically characterized by weak or absent gastric peristalsis, gastric motility disorders, or gastric emptying Gastric retention, fullness, nausea and other uncomfortable symptoms caused by delay.This study is based on clinical diagnosis and treatment practice, observing, collecting, and analyzing Whipple surgery, pancreatectomy, and gastric cancer Perioperative data of subtotal resection surgery, mainly observing the diagnosis and treatment of ear acupoints in Whipple surgery, pancreatectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy.The application effect of DGE after resection surgery, exploring the diagnosis and treatment of ear acupoints in Whipple surgery, pancreatic body and tail resection surgery, and Diagnostic value of perioperative related diseases in abdominal surgery such as subtotal gastrectomy, and collection of health records.By comparing and analyzing the ear acupoint information of patients with abdominal tumors, we aim to explore the ear acupoints of the volunteers. The possible relationship between image and resistance specificity and common tumors in the abdominal cavity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06580197

Run by

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

People needed

159

Starts

2024-12-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-15

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 1) Age range: 40-70 years old (40 ≤ y ≤ 70), gender is not limited. 2) Accept abdominal surgeries including Whipple's surgery, pancreatectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy.
• The subjects/guardians are able to understand the purpose of the trial, demonstrate sufficient compliance with the trial protocol, and sign an informed consent form (ICF)

You may not qualify if…

• 1) Severe postoperative complications such as heart disease, pulmonary embolism, cerebral infarction, abdominal infection, and abdominal bleeding; 2) Patients with organic changes such as adhesions and obstructions indicated by imaging examinations such as gastrointestinal imaging; 3) The patient has damage, redness, bleeding, infection, and other conditions in both ears that are not suitable for ear acupuncture treatment.
• Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the health group
• Inclusion Criteria:
• Age range: 40-70 years old (40 ≤ y ≤ 70), gender is not limited.
• No history of abdominal surgery or tumor, and no significant abnormalities were found through abdominal imaging examination.
• The subjects/guardians are able to understand the purpose of the trial, demonstrate sufficient compliance with the trial protocol, and sign an informed consent form (ICF).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Symptoms of digestive discomfort such as diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting have been present for the past 30 days.
• The patient has conditions such as damage, redness, bleeding, and infection in both ears that affect the assessment of ear acupoint information.

Where it is running

• Peking union medical college hospital — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (enrolling)

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