Acupressure for shoulder pain after lung surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a gentle acupressure technique on the ear (called TEAS) can reduce shoulder pain after lung surgery. If you're having lung surgery on one side and meet the health guidelines, you might benefit from this extra pain-relief approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery on one side of your chest (not both).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery (based on standard medical rating).
- You do not have severe heart or lung problems or other major health conditions.
- You do not already have shoulder pain or limited shoulder movement.
- You do not have severe mental illness or memory problems.
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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