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February 5, 2026JMIR Research ProtocolsOpen Access

Combined Acupoint Massage and Abdominal Mirabilite Application for Accelerating Gastrointestinal Recovery in Pediatric Patients After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

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XPXiaowei PuShanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineSWShan WangShanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineCCChen CuiSGIDI Engineering Consulting (China)

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Implication

A randomized controlled trial evaluates acupoint massage and mirabilite application for faster recovery post-ERCP in children, suggesting a nonpharmacological approach.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the effects of acupoint massage and abdominal mirabilite on gastrointestinal recovery in children post-ERCP.
  • Single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled trial
  • 72 children aged 2-12 years undergoing ERCP
  • Participants allocated to four groups: acupoint massage, mirabilite, combination, or conventional care
  • Primary outcome: time to first postoperative flatus and defecation
  • Trial in progress, no results published yet
  • 38 pediatric patients enrolled as of January 2026
  • Final analysis expected after complete recruitment and follow-up, with results due in late 2026

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Pu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843543f1d9ada3c1fb3d3fhttps://doi.org/10.2196/87961
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