NCT06932783NARecruiting
Remote Electrical Stimulation for Pain and Depression Treatment in Cirrhosis
University of Michigan
Start Date
7/22/2025
Completion Date
7/1/2027
Summary
This study is being done to better understand how the study team can treat pain for people with cirrhosis and depression. Enrolled participants on this feasibility study will be randomized to Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) or sham TEA.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of cirrhosis - must meet the criteria as outlined in the protocol
* Chronic pain (Patient self-reports ≥ 4 on the 0-10 scale for \>50% of days within 3- months)
* Depression (in at least half of participants) - must meet the criteria as outlined in the protocol
* English speaking
* Willing to use a Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation device
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dementia and/or severe cognitive impairment
* Unable or unwilling to provide consent
* Expected to undergo liver transplant in next 24 weeks
* No email address
* Deemed unsuitable by the study investigator
Interventions
DEVICE
Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA)
DEVICE
Sham Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA)
Conditions
Cirrhosis
Locations
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
United States