Ear acupuncture may speed up stomach recovery after surgery

NCT ID NCT06580197

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at whether ear acupuncture can help with delayed stomach emptying after certain abdominal surgeries (like Whipple or stomach cancer surgery). Researchers will track symptoms like nausea and fullness in 159 adults aged 40-70. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug therapy can ease discomfort and improve recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peking union medical college hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100005, China

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