Acupuncture to Prevent Postoperative Bowel Paralysis (Paralytic Ileus)
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/29/2017 |
| Start Date: | September 2003 |
| End Date: | May 2006 |
Acupuncture to Prevent Postoperative Paralytic Ileus
The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture is effective in preventing
prolonged postoperative paralysis of the gastrointestinal tract among patients undergoing
colostomy/ileostomy closure.
prolonged postoperative paralysis of the gastrointestinal tract among patients undergoing
colostomy/ileostomy closure.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Previous surgical cancer treatment with ileostomy/colostomy, now scheduled for
closure
- Hospital admission must be same day as surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Incapacitating disease
- Concurrent herbal or laxative use
- Use of Heparin or Coumadin
- Upper or lower extremity deformities
- Chronic constipation prior to cancer diagnosis
- History of cerebrovascular accident or spinal cord injury
- Chronic pain that has been treated with any form of major opioid or weak opioids (=/>
30mg/24 hours)
- Pacemaker or metal implants
- Concurrent alternative medicine/herbal use
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