Ear stimulation test for heart attack recovery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the tragus (small bump near your ear opening) can improve heart function in people having a first heart attack. This treatment is non-invasive and could help protect your heart from damage.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a heart attack that started less than 12 hours ago
- You agree to take part in the study
- Your heart failure symptoms are mild to moderate (Killip class I or II)
- Your blood pressure is stable (top number over 90, or average pressure over 65)
- You have a normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm)
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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