Can a tiny electric zing prevent opioid breathing trouble?
NCT ID NCT06823661
First seen Jun 12, 2026
Summary
After surgery, painkillers can slow breathing. This study tested a device that uses a mild electrical pulse on the skin to wake patients when their breathing stops for 10 seconds. Researchers enrolled 60 adults recovering from surgery to see if the system is practical and acceptable. The goal is to make recovery safer without relying on nurses to manually stimulate patients.
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Locations
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Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1R6, Canada
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Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Canada
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to
If this system works, it could offer a simple, automated way to prevent breathing problems after surgery, making recovery safer.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The device may not reliably detect or correct apnea, and results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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