Nerve stimulation for pain after lung surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device placed on the ear can help reduce pain after lung surgery (VATS). It is for people who will have one-sided VATS and may need better pain control after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your health status is classified as ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy to stable chronic disease)
- You have never had transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) before
- You are scheduled for a video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) on one side of your chest to remove part of a lung (segment or lobe)
- You have pain at least 30 out of 100 on the day of surgery
- You and your family understand the study plan and agree to participate
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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