Electrical stimulation on acupoints to reduce breathing problems after surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether mild electrical stimulation at specific acupoints (on the arm and hand) before and after surgery can lower the chance of breathing complications when you wake up from general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You are having surgery under general anesthesia and will have your breathing tube removed in the recovery room.
- You do not have serious heart or lung problems.
- You do not have a history of serious acid reflux or vomiting during surgery.
- You do not have a mental health condition that would affect participation.
- You do not have an infection or nerve damage on your upper arm or hand where the acupoints are located.
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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