Ear Stimulation After Back Surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation placed on the ear (tAuricular Neurostimulation) can help reduce pain and improve recovery after lumbar spine surgery. It is for people who are already scheduled for a lumbar fusion or laminectomy and want to see if this non-invasive approach can ease their post-surgery discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a lumbar spinal fusion or a lumbar laminectomy (or both).
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You speak and understand English well enough to consent.
- You do not have conditions like seizures, epilepsy, a bleeding disorder, or an implanted device (like a pacemaker).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you agree to use contraception.
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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