Acupoint stimulation for sleep problems around cancer surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests if a non-invasive electrical stimulation on acupoints can help improve sleep in cancer patients around the time of their surgery. It might be an option if you are having surgery and have trouble sleeping.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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 in good enough health (classified as ASA I-III) for surgery.
- You can read and understand questionnaires about your sleep and symptoms.
- You are not pregnant, not using strong painkillers (like morphine) for more than a week, and do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung problems.
- You do not have skin infections or wounds on the acupoint sites, no severe mental health conditions, and are not participating in other trials.
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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