Acupuncture for POstoperative Gastric Emptying dElay (APOGEE): A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
This multicenter clinical trial, conducted at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and collaborating institutions, prospectively assesses the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for postoperative delayed gastric emptying. Eligible participants will be prospectively enrolled and randomized into different groups per the study protocol. The primary endpoint is the reduction in the duration of delayed gastric emptying, while secondary endpoints include the complete resolution of cardinal gastroparetic symptoms, such as abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. All study procedures adhere to the ethical standards outlined in the approved protocol.
• Aged 18-80 years, regardless of sex.
• Patients who have undergone partial gastrectomy.
• Patients presenting with postoperative gastroparesis symptoms, confirmed by imaging or gastric emptying scintigraphy, and clinically diagnosed with gastroparesis.
• No severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or coagulation dysfunction.
• No participation in other interventional clinical trials within the past month.
• Able to provide written informed consent and comply with the treatment and follow-up procedures.