Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Adults between 18 and 65 years old who are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) keyhole gallbladder removal surgery
• People who have been assessed by an anaesthetist as generally healthy or having only mild health conditions (this is known as ASA class I or II)
• People who are able to understand what the study involves and are willing to sign a consent form
• People who have healthy, intact skin at the areas where the electrode pads would be placed for the treatment
• People who are willing to complete pain, anxiety, and satisfaction rating scales before and after surgery

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have been assessed as having moderate to severe health conditions by an anaesthetist (ASA class III or higher)
• People who have a cardiac pacemaker or any other electrical device implanted in their body
• People with a history of epilepsy, severe nerve damage, or a psychiatric condition that affects how they experience pain or anxiety
• People who have skin wounds, infections, or skin conditions in the areas where the electrode pads would need to be placed
• People who are taking pain relief, anti-anxiety, or sedative medications beyond what is normally given as part of standard surgical care
• People whose surgery becomes an emergency procedure or whose keyhole surgery needs to be converted to open surgery during the procedure
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• People who are unwilling or unable to sign a consent form

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.