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Can ear acupuncture help your stomach after surgery?

NCT ID NCT06580197

Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether ear acupuncture can help with slow stomach emptying after abdominal surgeries like Whipple or gastrectomy. Researchers will track symptoms like nausea and fullness in 159 adults aged 40-70. The goal is to see if this simple, needle-based therapy improves recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
auricular acupuncture therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease stomach discomfort after certain abdominal surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 159 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Research subjects: Surgical group: (1) Patients who were scheduled to undergo abdominal surgeries such as Whipple, pancreatectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from June 2024 to June 2026. Health group: (2) Patients who visited the Health Examination Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from June 2024 to June 2026.

Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- 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. 3\) 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: * 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: 1. Age range: 40-70 years old (40 ≤ y ≤ 70), gender is not limited. 2. No history of abdominal surgery or tumor, and no significant abnormalities were found through abdominal imaging examination. 3. 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: 1. Symptoms of digestive discomfort such as diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting have been present for the past 30 days. 2. The patient has conditions such as damage, redness, bleeding, and infection in both ears that affect the assessment of ear acupoint information.

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Conditions

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gastroparesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acupuncture, ear Gastroparesis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking union medical college hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100005, China

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