Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Spine Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation delivered through the ear can reduce inflammation and pain after major spinal fusion surgery. If you are having a long spinal fusion, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a long spinal fusion — at least from L2 to the pelvis (lower back) or from C2 to T2 (neck to upper back).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not currently receiving cancer therapy or taking immune-suppressing drugs.
- You have not had spine surgery within the past 6 months other than this planned one.
- You do not have a slow heart rhythm or a pacemaker.
- You do not have a history of substance abuse.
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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