Shock therapy for bowels: new patch may speed up recovery after colon cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07574502
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device called transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) in 190 elderly patients (65+) recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. The device delivers mild electrical pulses to the skin to stimulate bowel function. Participants receive TEA or a sham treatment twice daily for three days after surgery. The goal is to see if TEA helps them pass gas and have bowel movements sooner, reducing complications like bowel blockage.
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Shandong Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBinzhou, Shandong, China
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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