Can tiny needles calm Pre-Surgery jitters? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07278284

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Indonesia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether press needle acupuncture can reduce anxiety in adults before ear surgery. 32 participants will get either real or sham needles placed a day before surgery. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and heart rate changes to see if the treatment works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: press needle acupuncture
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety before surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants. The effect may be small or no different from a sham (fake) treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universitas Indonesia

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

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