The Effect of Auriculotherapy on the Treatment of Postoperative Pain in Outpatient Rhizarthrosis … (NCT07336303) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Auriculotherapy on the Treatment of Postoperative Pain in Outpatient Rhizarthrosis Surgery
France60 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
Auriculotherapy has demonstrated promising potential in the management of postoperative pain. Additionally, one study reported encouraging outcomes regarding the reduction of anxiety levels among patients in primary healthcare settings. Nevertheless, further high-quality research is required to substantiate these findings and to support the integration of auriculotherapy into standardized therapeutic protocols.
The objective of this prospective, comparative, double-blind study is to assess the efficacy of auricular acupuncture in the management of postoperative pain following outpatient prosthetic surgery for rhizarthrosis
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject aged over 18 years
* Patients hospitalized for endoscopic treatment of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis)
* Patient with no prior history of auriculotherapy sessions
* No participation in another clinical study
* Subject affiliated with, or beneficiary of, a social security system
* Agrees to complete all study questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient under 18 years of age
* Unable to comply with medical follow-up required for the study
* Adult subject under legal protection, guardianship, or trusteeship
* Patient with neuropathic pain
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Assessment of pain reduction using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) questionnaire during the postoperative period from Day 1 to Day 3. From Day 1 to Day 3, Based on Real or Sham Auriculotherapy Sessions