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NCT Number: NCT05272033

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) on Prevention Hypotension in Elderly

Despite prophylactic measures, hypotension remains a common side-effect of spinal anesthesia. Electroacupuncture influences hemodynamics. We hypothesized that transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation (TEAS) at traditionally used acupuncture points would reduce the severity of hypotension after spinal anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hernia surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypotension Cardiovascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

65 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Betul Kozanhan

Konya, 42005, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

After obtaining written informed patient consent, 60 geriatric patients undergoing hernia surgery under spinal anesthesia were randomized into two groups. In the placebo TEAS group, the gel electrodes will be applied at the same anatomical points without stimulation. The acupoint group will receive TEAS at the PC-5, PC-6, and ST-36 points bilaterally before the spinal anesthesia. The spinal anesthesia will be performed using 12.5 mg 0.5% bupivacaine was from the L3-4 or L4-5 interval with a 25G Quincke spinal needle. Hemodynamic data will be followed every five minutes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ASA I-III patients aged 65 years and older who are scheduled for inguinal hernia repair

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with neurological or psychological diseases
  • Patients who have been treated with TEAS or acupuncture before,
  • Patients with heart failure and pace-maker
  • Those who have a local infection in the TEAS area.

Treatment and study plan

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation

Device

Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation

Primary outcomes

  1. patients blood pressure will be measured

    Time frame: 30 minutes following spinal anesthesia

    Hypotension was defined as a preoperative systolic measurement of >20% or a systolic blood pressure below 100 mmHg.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Konya Meram State Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) on Prevention Hypotension Related to Spinal Anesthesia in Elderly Patients

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 9, 2022
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2022

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