U.S., Nov. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07936617) titled 'Early Neuroanatomically-Guided Electroacupuncture for Postoperative Pain and Urinary Retention After Anorectal Surgery: A Pilot Study' on Nov. 07.
Brief Summary: Postoperative pain and postoperative urinary retention (POUR) are common early complications following anorectal surgeries, including hemorrhoidectomy and anal fistula surgery. Standard multimodal analgesia often involves systemic opioids and non-opioid medications, which may carry side effects such as nausea, dizziness, or exacerbated urinary retention.
This prospective, non-randomized pilot study aims to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of early neuroana...