N/A
Completed N=110
Acupuncture for Post-Operative Pain Control for Patients Undergoing Gynecological Surgery
Post-operative Pain · Gynecological Surgery · Acupuncture
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02855567 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
110
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Morphine Equivalent Usage While in the Hospital — 29.59; 30.82; 10.54; 11.74 mg
Summary
This study investigates the role of acupuncture in controlling post-operative pain in patients who have undergone gynecological surgery.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Morphine Equivalent Usage While in the Hospital |
29.59; 30.82; 10.54; 11.74 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Pain Medication Tablets Used at Home Post-Operatively |
6; 4; 5; 6.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Patients Readmitted to the Hospital |
0; 0 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Score |
2.95; 4.05; 4.27; 4.50; 3.49; 3.61 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Score at Home Post-Operatively |
4.62; 5.27; 4.18; 4.40; 3.60; 3.73 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- female patients
- over the age of 18
- scheduled for laparoscopic gynecological procedures for benign conditions of the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or adnexa
Exclusion Criteria
- male patients
- pregnancy
- suspected or known malignant disease
- immunocompromised
- known or persistent abuse of medications, drugs or alcohol
- chronic pain for greater than 3 months
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02855567). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.