Ear acupuncture may calm Pre-Surgery nerves and cut opioid use
NCT ID NCT04836936
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special ear acupuncture technique (auriculotherapy) can reduce anxiety in people awaiting kidney surgery for cancer. About 60 adults will receive either the real treatment or a placebo. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and how much pain medication (opioids) participants need after surgery, aiming to see if less anxiety leads to less opioid use.
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