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NCT Number: NCT01897311

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

  1. Intensity of pain after cesarean

    Time frame: after TENS application

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Piauí

Other

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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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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