Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Cesarean Pain Control

Description

Purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for post-operative pain control after a cesarean delivery compared to placebo and no TENS.

Conditions

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Analgesia, Cesarean Section

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Study Details

Study overview

Purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for post-operative pain control after a cesarean delivery compared to placebo and no TENS.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Cesarean Pain Control

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Cesarean Pain Control

Condition
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Honolulu

Nicole Kurata, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96826

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Non-English speaking
  • * Subjects with a history of chronic pain or chronic opioid use
  • * Pre-operative use of opioids for more than 1 week in the preceding 6 months
  • * Previous exposure to the TENS unit
  • * Women with an allergy or contraindication to narcotics/NSAIDs/acetaminophen
  • * Subjects who had a midline vertical skin incision during this operation
  • * Subjects who did not receive intrathecal opioids at the time of their cesarean delivery
  • * Adhesive allergies
  • * Subjects with a pacemaker (due to the unknown effects of the TENS on the electrical activity of the heart)
  • * Intraoperative general anesthesia
  • * Inability to consent to the study
  • * Postpartum tubal ligation

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Hawaii Pacific Health,

Kelly Yamasato, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Physician

Study Record Dates

2021-05