Acupoint stimulation for better sleep before cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on certain acupoints can help cancer patients sleep better before and after surgery. It may reduce sleep problems during the hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a cancer diagnosis and are scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia.
- You are able to fill out simple sleep and pain questionnaires.
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung problems.
- You have no skin infection or rash at the acupoint locations.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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