Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Abdominal Surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation applied to your ear can reduce pain and the need for pain medication after abdominal or urologic surgery. Researchers will try different stimulation frequencies to find what works best.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old
- You are having planned (not emergency) abdominal or urologic surgery
- Your overall health is stable enough for surgery (ASA I–III classification)
- You have no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- You have no implanted devices like pacemakers or cardiac devices
- You are not taking opioid pain medications regularly before surgery
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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