Nerve block and ear stimulation for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two treatments to help improve sleep after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block near the neck and a gentle ear stimulation. These treatments may reduce pain and improve sleep quality during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You had surgery to remove breast cancer (radical mastectomy)
- You are generally healthy enough for anesthesia (ASA I-III)
- You do not have bleeding problems or infections near the treatment areas
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (like lidocaine)
- You can complete questionnaires and do not have severe mental illness or 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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