Ear stimulation for heart failure in hospital
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to see if it can help people with heart failure feel better while they are in the hospital. It might help reduce symptoms and improve heart function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently in the hospital for heart failure.
- You do not have certain heart rhythm problems or a recent heart attack.
- You are not on dialysis for kidney failure.
- You are not pregnant and are not a prisoner.
- You have not had surgery to cut the nerve in your neck (vagus nerve).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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