Shock therapy for bowels: electrical patch aims to get seniors eating again after colon cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07574502

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 4 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. Researchers will compare TEA to a sham (fake) treatment to see if it speeds up the return of gas and bowel movements, reduces complications, and is safe. The goal is to help older patients recover more comfortably and quickly after surgery.

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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC)