Ear acupressure for calmer recovery after adenoid surgery in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether small acupressure beads placed on the ear can help calm children after adenoid surgery, reducing restlessness and agitation when they wake up. It offers a drug-free way to make recovery smoother for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 6 years old and scheduled for adenoid removal surgery.
- Your child is generally healthy, with no serious medical conditions (ASA class I to III).
- The outside of your child's ear is free of any cuts, sores, or skin damage.
- Your child is not taking anxiety or depression medications, and has no psychiatric or cognitive disorders.
- Your child has no allergy to the adhesive beads used in acupressure, and hasn't been in another research study 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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