Acupoint stimulation for better wound pain relief after surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if gentle stimulation of acupoints (like acupressure or a small device) can ease pain from a surgical wound. It is for adults who are having a surgery with a long incision and will be using a pain pump afterward.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your surgical wound will be 10 centimeters or longer.
- You are in general good health (classified as ASA I to III).
- You are using a pain pump after surgery (IV PCA).
- You are awake and able to talk with the research team.
- You do not have a pacemaker, irregular heartbeat, or skin sores where the acupoints are.
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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