Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during heart surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Heart & circulation, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether small ear acupressure beads can help reduce anxiety and pain in adults having planned heart surgery. The beads are placed on specific ear points and are easy to use.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are willing and able to give consent for the study.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart surgery at the Robert Bosch Krankenhaus hospital.
- You have not received any acupuncture or ear acupressure treatment in the last 3 months.
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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