Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Pre-Operative Anxiety

This study is testing whether auriculotherapy — a technique that stimulates specific pressure points on the ear — can reduce anxiety before kidney surgery. Researchers want to see if this non-drug approach can help calm patients in the days leading up to their procedure. **You may be eligible if:** - You are over 18 years old - You are scheduled to have part or all of a kidney removed (nephrectomy) - You have mild to moderate anxiety based on a validated questionnaire score - You are willing and able to give your consent to participate **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have a dependence on opioids or a diagnosed opioid use disorder - You need opioids daily to manage chronic pain - You have a history of fibromyalgia - You have a physical abnormality of the ear (from birth or injury), poor blood flow to the ear, or Raynaud's disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.