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Electric acupoint stimulation may curb Post-Surgery nausea without drugs

NCT ID NCT03187535

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Jyoti Pandya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS), a needleless form of electroacupuncture, can lower the chance of nausea and vomiting after spinal surgery. About 72 adults undergoing elective spinal surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either TEAS or a sham treatment (patches with no electrical stimulation). Researchers will track how many participants experience nausea or vomiting and how severe it is, as well as the need for rescue anti-nausea medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) via ES-130 device
What this could lead to
If effective, TEAS could offer a drug-free way to reduce post-surgery nausea and vomiting, potentially decreasing the need for anti-nausea medications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The effect may be modest or no better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PONV

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Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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