Ear nerve stimulation for pain after major abdominal surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear (called vagus nerve stimulation) can reduce the amount of strong pain medication you need after major abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if it helps manage pain better with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for major abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.
- You will stay in the intensive care unit (AICU) for about 24 hours after surgery.
- You do not have a history of vagus nerve-related fainting (vasovagal syncope).
- You don't have severe heart rhythm problems or a pacemaker.
- You are not allergic to the study medications.
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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