Could a painless electrical patch soothe Post-Surgery cough in lung cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT06548711
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation (TAES) can improve chronic cough in 84 people who had lung cancer surgery. TAES delivers mild electrical pulses to acupuncture points on the skin, aiming to mimic acupuncture without needles. Researchers will measure changes in cough severity and quality of life using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-invasive option to reduce persistent cough after lung cancer surgery, improving comfort and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory study with no control group, so results may be due to natural recovery or placebo. The effect on cough may be small or not last.
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First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGTianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300193, China
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