Evaluating thumbtack needle therapy for improving sleep and recovery after surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of thumbtack needle therapy on postoperative sleep quality and recovery in patients who have undergone general anesthesia for breast cancer surgery. It will focus on understanding how this therapy can prevent sleep disorders and enhance recovery outcomes. The study will include women aged 18-55 who meet specific health criteria and will monitor their postoperative experiences. The findings could provide insights into alternative therapies for managing postoperative complications.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia in the hospital;
2. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I-II;
3. Women aged 18-55 years;
4. No history of chronic insomnia;
5. Individuals who have not taken sedative-hypnotic drugs within the past month.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who do not meet the aforementioned inclusion criteria;
2. A history of severe heart, brain, lung, or kidney diseases (such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), severe heart failure classified as NYHA Class III or IV, severe arrhythmias, severe valvular disease; acute aortic disease, and severe peripheral vascular disease, etc.), or poor physical condition (including reduced exercise tolerance, multi-organ dysfunction, malnutrition, etc.);
3. A history of sleep disorders and psychiatric history;
4. Inability to receive thumb-tack needle treatment.

Where it's running

• First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
  Xiamen, Fujian, China Recruiting
• First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
  Xiamen, Fujian, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bin Yang doctor
• Email: yangbin4332@outlook.com
• Phone: 1385998603

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.