Chilling your ears before surgery: a new way to calm nerves and cut painkillers?

NCT ID NCT04836936

Summary

This study is testing if a simple, cold therapy applied to specific points on the ear can help people feel less anxious before kidney surgery. Researchers also want to see if feeling calmer leads to needing fewer strong painkillers after the operation. The trial will include 60 adults with moderate anxiety who are scheduled for this type of surgery.

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Locations

  • UPMC Shadyside Hospital

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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