Using electrical stimulation to reduce cough after lung cancer 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 study investigates the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES) in alleviating postoperative cough in lung cancer patients. A total of 120 patients who have undergone lung cancer surgery will be enrolled and monitored for changes in cough symptoms using various scoring systems. The study employs a prospective, randomized, blind, and controlled design to ensure robust evidence for the treatment's efficacy and safety. Data will be collected and analyzed to evaluate the overall effectiveness of TAES in improving patients' quality of life post-surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 80 years old - Surgery performed under general anesthesia for radical resection of lung cancer or lung cancer resection combined with lymph node dissection.
* Pathological confirmation of primary lung cancer after surgery.
* Duration of persistent dry cough after lung surgery ≥2 weeks.
* Consciousness, ability to express opinions clearly, and voluntary signing of informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed with acute respiratory system diseases within 1 month.
* Patients diagnosed with pneumonia based on chest X-ray.
* Patients with a history of asthma or tuberculosis.
* Patients with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, severe hypertension, heart disease, systemic infection, coagulation disorders (hypercoagulable state or bleeding tendency), or other severe systemic diseases.
* Patients who have used steroid drugs within the past 3 months.
* Patients who have taken angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) within the past 6 months.
* Patients with surgical incisions, skin allergies, wounds, or infections in the treatment area.
* Patients who cannot tolerate transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation or withdraw during the procedure.
* Patients with contraindications to transcutaneous electrical stimulation or implanted electrophysiological devices.
* Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Where it's running

• First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fanming Kong, PhD
• Email: kongfanming08@163.com
• Phone: + 86 22 27986525

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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.