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NCT Number: NCT05938348

Pain Relief Effect of Angiopuncture for Patients With Postoperative Pain

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of angiopuncture therapy in pain alleviation for postoperative pain patients. The study involved patients aged 20-65 with acute foot and ankle trauma and pain after surgery. Physicians used handheld ultrasound Doppler to measure perforators, puncture participants with a filiform needle, and monitor pain scores and heart rate data before and after acupuncture. The duration of therapy was 20 minutes per day for 72 hours, with pain measured using the numerical rating scale. The study aimed to compare the outcomes before and after angiopuncture.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gaomi People'S Hospital

Gaomi, Shandong, China

About this study

In order to give therapeutic therapy, solid filiform needles are inserted into the skin during dry needling (DN), traditional acupuncture (TA), and western medical acupuncture (WMA). DN is a treatment used to treat painful musculoskeletal illnesses, whereas TA and WMA have a wider variety of indications, including musculoskeletal discomfort, gastrointestinal problems, and neurological concerns. While DN implants are used in trigger points, acupuncture is for acupoints.

In addition, common methods include injections of painkillers, oral medications, and nerve blocks. Angiopuncture therapy is being used for the first time as a method of pain management in this article. The aim was to investigate if skin perforating needling therapy could alleviate postoperative pain in patients.

Patients with recent foot and ankle surgery who have had acute foot and ankle injuries and pain. Doctors measured three to four perforators at the proximal end of the trauma site using a handheld ultrasound Doppler, punctured the perforators for 15 minutes with a filiform needle (size: 0.18mm gauge * 25mm length), and then monitored the patient's pain level and heart rate data before and after acupuncture Variety. If pain relief is possible, they'll do it. Risks include becoming more painful.

To create numbers, investigators employed an internet table generator. Despite having just one group, investigators compared the results of angiopuncture before and after therapy lasts for 20 minutes per day for 72 hours. Numeric rating scale (NRS) pain score at baseline: 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 hours.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • aged 20-65 years
  • acute foot or ankle trauma
  • pain after foot or ankle surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Have scars and deformities on the lower extremity surface
  • cannot cooperate with the locating method of angiopuncture
  • allergy to any material
  • pregnant women
  • breastfeeding women

Treatment and study plan

angiopuncture

Behavioral

we conducted acupuncture on perforators by using acupuncture needles.

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 6 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  2. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 12 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  3. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  4. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 36 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  5. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 48 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  6. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 60 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

  7. Participants reporting a score based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 72 hours after surgery

    A score was reported by participants based on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The lowest score is 0, and the highest score is 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome which is more painful.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

City University of Hong Kong

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jul 10, 2023
Registry last updated
Jul 10, 2023

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