Zapping pain away: electrical acupoint therapy tested after lung surgery
NCT ID NCT07287657
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to standard pain relief can reduce pain and inflammation after lung cancer surgery. 90 people scheduled for thoracic surgery will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus TEAS. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach improves recovery and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain after lung surgery and reduce reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The approach may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
Taipei, Hualien, 97002, Taiwan