Effect of Modulation of TENS in Pain After Cesarean Section

The aim of the study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation High (100 Hz) and low (4 Hz) frequency in postpartum pain after cesarean section.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–42 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Santa Casa de Misericordia Hospital and State Hospital Dirceu Arco Verde

Parnaíba, Piauí, 64204-100, Brazil

About this study

Mothers were randomly divided into three groups (G100, G4 and placebo (GP) - appliance off) and evaluated by NRS (numeric rating scale) before, immediately after application of TENS, and every 20 minutes until he was one hour after the application of electroanalgesia, to verify its effectiveness over time.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

aged 18 years
present pain at the site of surgical incision less than three according to Category Numerical Scale (NRS)
literate oriented as to time and space
with spinal anesthesia before surgery
incision pfannenstiel type with absence of genitourinary pathology
primiparous or multiparous

Exclusion criteria

patients with abnormal sensitivity to clinical examination
demyelinating diseases
spinal cord injury
hemorrhage
infection
fever
anesthetic complications
hypertension, mammary, intolerance, irritation or strong discomfort at the injection site caused by TENS

Treatment and study plan

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Device

Primary outcomes

Intensity of pain after cesarean

Time frame: after TENS application

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Piauí

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Registry information

Official study title

Hypoalgesic Effect of TENS Modulation in Post-Cesarean Pain: A Clinical Trial Controlled and Randomized.

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jul 11, 2013
Registry last updated: Apr 21, 2017

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