Auricular Acupressure for Lung Surgery Prehabilitation
This study is looking at whether auricular acupressure, a type of complementary medicine, can help people preparing for major lung surgery. Auricular acupressure involves placing small seeds on specific points of the ear. Researchers want to see if this can improve overall health, including physical and mental well-being, before surgery. They are enrolling 40 participants who are at least 50 years old and are planning to have major lung surgery in at least two weeks. You would also need a care partner who can help with placing the seeds. The main goal is to see how many people enroll in the study within two weeks.
- Study design
- This study is an interventional study planning to enroll 40 participants. The phase of the study is not specified.
- What's involved
- Seeds will be placed during a clinic visit by an acupuncturist or research associate, and your care partner will observe. A photo of the seed placement will be given to you and your care partner.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoint, which is the number of patients enrolled, is measured at 2 weeks. Further follow-up information is not specified.
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Auricular Acupressure in Prehabilitation
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Maria Lucia Madariaga, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Chicago
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What this trial measures
- Number of patients enrolled2 weeks
The patient will complete a form after each seed pressing confirming the pressing and the time.