Auricular Acupressure for Lung Surgery Support
Auricular Acupressure in Prehabilitation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Frailty
Thoracic
Prehabilitation
Lung Surgery
Wedge Resection
Segmentectomy
Lobectomy
Pneumonectomy; Status
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 50 and older who are planning to have major lung surgery in at least two weeks. Participants will receive auricular acupressure to help improve their health before surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 50 years old.
- I am considering major lung surgery.
- My surgery is not scheduled for at least 2 weeks.
- I can understand English at a 4th grade level.
- I can provide informed consent for participation.
- I have an adult care partner who can help.
- I have access to a smartphone.
- I can perform spirometry testing in clinic.
You may not be able to join if
- I am allergic to Vaccaria seeds.
- I have a medical condition affecting either ear that prevents use of auricular acupressure.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Complementary medicine is recognized for its ability to enhance appetite, increase energy, reduce anxiety, decrease pain, and improve sleep, among many other benefits. Acupuncture is among the most frequent types of complementary medicine practiced in the US, and Medicare currently includes back pain as a reimbursable indication for this therapy. Acupuncture-related therapies may enhance efforts a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
* Being considered for major lung surgery
* Surgery is not scheduled for at least 2 weeks
* Age ≥ 50 years
* Able to understand English at a 4th grade level
* No known contraindications to prehabilitation (strength, endurance, balance exercises)
* Able to provide informed consent…
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