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Tiny seeds on the ear may soothe kids after surgery

NCT ID NCT07472764

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether auricular acupressure — placing small seeds or beads on specific points of the outer ear — can reduce agitation in preschool children when they wake up from adenoidectomy surgery. About 110 children aged 3 to 6 will be randomly assigned to receive either real acupressure or a sham version. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive technique can make recovery smoother and less distressing.

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Active substance
auricular acupressure (small seeds or magnetic beads taped to specific points on the outer ear)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help young children wake up calmer after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 110 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no different from a sham procedure.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 110 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I to III; (2) Children aged 3 to 6 years scheduled for elective adenoidectomy; (3) No damage to the epidermis of the external ear. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Children taking anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications; (2) Children with a history of psychiatric disorders or current psychiatric abnormalities; (3) Children with cognitive deficits or cognitive and intellectual developmental disorders; (4) Children with allergies to auricular acupressure beads; (5) Participation in other clinical trials within the past three months.

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Conditions

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Emergence Delirium Pain, Postoperative

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Emergence agitation

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  • Beijing tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University,

    Beijing, China

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