Can acupuncture get your gut moving again after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07496528
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether electroacupuncture can help bowel function return faster after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery. 240 adults will be randomly assigned to receive real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or standard care. The main goal is to see how quickly patients have their first bowel movement after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroacupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help people recover bowel function faster after colorectal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation. The sham group helps control for placebo effects, but results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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