Ear Nerve Stimulation to Protect Kidneys During Heart Surgery
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This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to your ear can help protect your kidneys during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. Kidney damage after this type of surgery is common, and researchers want to see if this non-invasive stimulation can prevent it.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and scheduled for planned (elective) heart surgery that requires a heart-lung machine
- Your kidneys are working reasonably well (eGFR score of 60 or higher)
- You do not have a history of serious kidney problems, kidney transplant, or current kidney dialysis
- You do not have skin problems, infections, or device allergies that would prevent wearing the ear stimulation device
- You do not have certain heart rhythm problems, a pacemaker, or implanted defibrillator
- You are able to understand the study and provide informed consent, or have a legal representative who can do so
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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