Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if pressing on specific points on the ear (acupressure) can help reduce anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery. It compares acupressure plus standard care to standard care alone, and may be a drug-free way to help you feel calmer before and after your procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman diagnosed with breast cancer and scheduled for breast surgery at Robert Bosch Hospital.
- You can sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study.
- You do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder from the last 12 months.
- You do not use hearing aids.
- You do not have skin problems or eczema on your ears.
- You are not pregnant.
- You understand German well enough to follow the study instructions.
- You are willing to have your medical data stored and shared as part of the study.
- You have not had acupuncture or ear acupressure in the last 3 months.
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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