Ear stimulation for anxiety during breast cancer surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device (like a small earbud) to see if it can reduce anxiety and stress before and after breast cancer surgery. It's a simple, drug-free approach that may help you feel calmer during your treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for breast cancer surgery (not an emergency).
- You do not have a serious mental health condition like dementia, Parkinson's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, or long-term use of strong psychiatric meds.
- Your ears are healthy—no skin problems, infection, deformity, or past ear surgery or nerve injury.
- You do not have a serious heart rhythm problem or an implanted device like a pacemaker or ICD.
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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