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New treatment option for Anxiety Preoperative
Official title Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Pre-Operative Anxiety
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04836936
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to use the validated PROMIS Emotional Distress - Anxiety - Short Form 8a and PROMIS Emotional Distress-Depression-Short Form pre-and post-intervention to establish a superior correlation between the auriculotherapy treatment and the reduction of perioperative anxiety. Subject population will include those having a partial or total nephrectomy for cancer.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Greater than 18 years of age
- Scheduled to undergo partial or full elective nephrectomy
- Subject is willing and able to provide informed consent
- Anxiety score ≥ 19 and ≤ 29 on the PROMIS Emotional Distress-Anxiety-Short Form 8a.
You likely can't join if
- Opioid dependence, based on the DSM definition of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Chronic pain condition where daily opioid use is needed
- History of fibromyalgia
- Anatomical malformation of ear (genetic or trauma-induced)
- Vasculopathy of ear
- Raynaud's disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Greater than 18 years of age
- Scheduled to undergo partial or full elective nephrectomy
- Subject is willing and able to provide informed consent
- Anxiety score ≥ 19 and ≤ 29 on the PROMIS Emotional Distress-Anxiety-Short Form 8a.
- Opioid dependence, based on the DSM definition of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Chronic pain condition where daily opioid use is needed
- History of fibromyalgia
- Anatomical malformation of ear (genetic or trauma-induced)
- Vasculopathy of ear
- Raynaud's disease
- Patient Refusal
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.