Ancient needle technique tested for heart surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06110780

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether electroacupuncture, a modern version of an ancient Chinese practice, can reduce heart damage and inflammation in people having coronary artery bypass surgery. 104 adults aged 18-65 with moderate surgical risk participated. Researchers measured heart injury markers and inflammation levels to see if adding electroacupuncture to standard care made a difference.

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Locations

  • Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Faculty of Medicine

    Kahramanmaraş, 46040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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