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Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 45 YearsAllCairo University
NCT07036393 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study was done to: * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture as physical therapy approach in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Determine the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries. * Compare the efficacy and safety of Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus acupuncture in minimizing pain post upper abdominal surgeries.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery. * Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age. * Both sexes will be included. * Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. * Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment. * This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries \[laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy\]. * Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other causes of pain other than that after upper abdominal surgery. * Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used. * Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease. * Patients with malignant tumors. * Patients with metal or electronic implants. * Patients with autoimmune disease. * Pregnancy, postpartum period, breastfeeding. * Patients with recent injury in the treatment area
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What it tests

  • Acupuncture
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
  • drugs
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Where

1 site
Mansoura international hospital
Al Mansurah, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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