Effect of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES) on Postoperative Cough in Lung Cancer

Kong Fanming

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Postoperative Cough; Lung Cancer

Treatments: Other: Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06548711

TYLL2024[Z]026

Details and patient eligibility

About

Observation and exploration of the improvement in cough symptoms in postoperative lung cancer patients with Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES), the change in Cough Symptom Score (CSS) compared to baseline, the change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for cough symptoms compared to baseline, the change in total score of Leicester Cough Questionnaire-Mandarin Chinese version (LCQ-MC) compared to baseline, and overall evaluation of treatment effectiveness by patients. A total of 120 postoperative lung cancer patients with cough were strictly selected according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria and treated and followed up according to the research plan requirements. Clinical observation forms were completed and clinical data were recorded in the database. Statistical analysis was performed on relevant clinical observation indicators to report research results and write related papers.

Full description

To obtain sufficient evidence from evidence-based medicine, prospective, random, blind, and controlled clinical trials are adopted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of TEAS in treating postoperative cough in lung cancer patients. This study aims to provide a potential non-pharmacological treatment option for postoperative cough patients with lung cancer, improve the quality of life of postoperative lung cancer patients, identify the population that is more likely to benefit from TEAS treatment and provide a solid scientific basis and guidance for personalized acupuncture treatment for postoperative cough in lung cancer patients.

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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120 participants in 2 patient groups

TEAS group

Experimental group

Description:

The patient takes a sitting position, uses alcohol to wipe the skin at the selected acupoint, waits for it to dry, and then applies the electrode patch. Connect the percutaneous acupoint electric stimulator and provide transcutaneous acupoint electric stimulation, selecting a continuous wave at 2 Hz.

Treatment:

Other: Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES)

Sham TEAS group

Sham Comparator group

Description:

The electrode patch is placed on the acupoint, similar to the TEAS group patients, but without starting the electric stimulation, and indicates to the patient that there will be no special sensation during the treatment process. The electrode is well protected during the operation and will not come off.

Treatment:

Other: Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES)