Zapping acupoints may keep seniors Clear-Headed after surgery
NCT ID NCT06161662
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) — a mild electrical pulse on specific acupoints — could reduce postoperative delirium (confusion) in 226 elderly patients having abdominal surgery. Researchers also looked at brain wave (EEG) changes to understand how it might work. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to protect older patients' mental clarity after surgery.
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the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Military Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to lower the risk of confusion after surgery in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results are preliminary. The effect on delirium and EEG changes may not be strong or widely applicable.
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