Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have thoracic surgery (chest surgery using a small camera).
- You do not have epilepsy or a history of seizures.
- You do not have a pacemaker.
- You do not have a severe infection right now.
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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