Acupressure for back pain in the emergency room
This study tests if a simple, non-drug ear acupressure treatment can help relieve back pain quickly in the emergency room. If you are experiencing back pain, this could be a way to get relief without taking medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the emergency department with back pain.
- You rate your pain as 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale.
- You have not taken any pain medicine within 4 hours of arriving.
- You are not pregnant and have no allergies to adhesives, ear wounds, or certain piercings.
- You speak English or Spanish.
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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