Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation for Cough
Effect of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation (TAES) on Postoperative Cough in Lung Cancer
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Postoperative Cough
Lung Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 84 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kong Fanming · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients who have a persistent cough after lung cancer surgery. Participants will receive a treatment called Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation to see if it improves their cough symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 80 years old.
- I have had surgery for lung cancer.
- I have a dry cough for at least 2 weeks after my surgery.
- I can clearly express my opinions.
- I have signed informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with a respiratory disease in the last month.
- I have pneumonia based on a chest X-ray.
- I have asthma or tuberculosis.
- I have uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or severe hypertension.
- I have heart disease or a systemic infection.
- I have taken steroids in the past 3 months.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 …
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