Electric stimulation for pain relief after surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using mild electrical pulses on the ear and head can help reduce pain after surgery. It may help patients need fewer painkillers after their operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for surgery that requires general anesthesia (you will be completely asleep)
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other metal implant in your chest, neck, or head
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had seizures or epilepsy
- Your surgery is not on your head, neck, or spine, and does not require a heart-lung machine
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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