Jacques E. Chelly

This study tests whether a special ear acupuncture technique, called auriculotherapy, can reduce anxiety in patients awaiting kidney surgery. Sixty adults scheduled for a nephrectomy will receive either a real or placebo version of the treatment. Researchers will measure anxiety …

This study tests a vagal nerve stimulator device to see if it can reduce how long patients need a nasogastric (NG) tube after abdominal surgery. The NG tube is used to relieve pressure from a common complication called postoperative ileus, but it can cause pain and discomfort. Si…