Plain-English translation of NCT06341270 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS)—a technique that uses mild electrical pulses applied to the skin at specific points traditionally used in acupuncture—to help manage pain and improve recovery after liver surgery. Half of the participants will receive the active electrical stimulation, while the other half will have electrodes placed on their skin without any electrical current, to see if TEAS truly makes a difference.
After liver surgery, patients often experience significant pain that can slow their recovery. This treatment explores whether this medication can help reduce that pain and help people get back to normal activities faster, potentially offering an alternative or addition to traditional pain medications.
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If you join this trial, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive electrical stimulation or sham treatment (electrodes without electrical current). You'll have a 30-minute session before surgery and another 30-minute session each day for the first three days after surgery. The research team will measure your pain levels and how well you're recovering during your hospital stay and follow-up period. In total, around 524 people will participate in this study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
West China Hospital
Enrollment target
~524 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
April 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2024.
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Central contact
Chunling Jiang, PhD
West China Hospital
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