Acupuncture speeds gut recovery after colon surgery by nearly a day
NCT ID NCT07335237
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding acupuncture to standard recovery care helps colon cancer patients get their digestion back on track faster after surgery. 70 patients were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got standard care plus acupuncture sessions. Those who received acupuncture passed gas about 23 hours earlier, had less pain, and went home about a day sooner. The treatment is safe and drug-free, using fine needles to stimulate the body's natural healing.
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Affliated Hospital of Nanjing Universitty of Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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