Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients A Randomized, Triple-Blind Controlled Study

What this Trial Is About

Postoperative sleep disorder is a common complication following general anesthesia, especially in elderly patients aged 65 and older who face a higher risk than younger individuals. These sleep disturbances can negatively affect cognitive function, pain perception, and emotional well-being, impacting long-term recovery. Improving sleep quality after surgery in older adults is a growing public health focus to help enhance surgical results and overall physical health. This research is a prospective, randomized, triple-blind clinical trial studying the use of transauricular vagal nerve stimulation to address sleep problems after surgery in elderly patients. Participants will receive transauricular vagal nerve stimulation, a device-based treatment aimed at improving postoperative sleep. The study specifically includes elderly patients undergoing elective non-brain surgery under general anesthesia. The intervention will be applied during the postoperative period to evaluate its effect on sleep quality compared to usual care. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor the incidence of sleep disorders for five days after surgery. Participants will be assessed for sleep disturbances and related outcomes during this period. The study investigates whether this nerve stimulation technique can reduce postoperative sleep disorders and improve recovery in elderly surgical patients.

Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients.