TEAS for chronic pain after liver surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle, needle-free electrical stimulation on certain points on the body (called TEAS) can help reduce chronic pain after liver surgery and improve long-term survival. It may be a good option if you are scheduled for a liver removal and want to explore non-drug pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled to have part of your liver removed (hepatectomy).
- You do not have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
- You do not have a rash or skin infection where the treatment electrodes would be placed.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or similar heart device.
- You do not use strong opioid pain medicines like morphine or fentanyl every day.
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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