Using electrical stimulation to reduce postoperative delirium after lung 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 investigates the effects of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung resection surgery. It is a multicenter, prospective cohort trial involving two major hospitals in China, focusing on the quality of postoperative recovery and the mechanisms by which this treatment may alleviate delirium. Patients will be assessed for cognitive status prior to surgery and divided into groups based on whether they receive the electrical stimulation treatment. The study aims to clarify the necessity and efficacy of this traditional Chinese medicine technique in improving patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Voluntary participation in the study;
2. Age ≥ 18 years;
3. Patients scheduled for thoracoscopic lung resection surgery;
4. ASA grade I-III.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of severe central nervous system diseases, psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, or Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≤23;
2. History of opioid addiction, long-term use of analgesic drugs, or psychotropic drugs;
3. Severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases;
4. Severe liver and kidney dysfunction: Child-Pugh grade B, C patients, patients requiring regular dialysis, etc.;
5. Pregnant or postpartum women;
6. Patients with language communication barriers;
7. Deemed unsuitable for participation by the researchers.

Where it's running

• Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting
• Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Qin Zhang, phd — Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Study coordinator: Xiao Ran, phd
• Email: ranxiao1001@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn
• Phone: 15926207366

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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.