Needles vs. nausea: acupuncture tested for Post-Surgery stomach paralysis
NCT ID NCT07505927
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether traditional Chinese acupuncture can help people whose stomachs stop working properly after partial stomach removal surgery. 176 adults will receive either real or sham acupuncture alongside standard care. The goal is to see if acupuncture shortens the time to recovery and eases symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and bloating.
What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free option to help people recover faster from stomach paralysis after gastric surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial (176 people) testing a traditional therapy against sham acupuncture, so results may be modest or not generalizable. Acupuncture is generally low-risk but may cause minor bruising or discomfort.
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Qilu hospital
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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