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Pulsed Radiofrequency for Emotional Stress

NCT02972099 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2018-08-03

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Summary

The objective of the study is to assess the short-term and long-term effects of transcutaneous pulsed radio frequency treatment on the physiological status, subjective well-being, and on the intensity of pain. Category A Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency is a method that is widely used for control of pain. There are no known complications. In this study a Radiofrequency generator will be used that has a separate outlet for transcutaneous use. Patients will be recruited within the clinic population of patients.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

TcPRF

Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency is a method that is widely used for control of pain. There are no known complications. In this study a Radiofrequency generator will be used that has a separate outlet for transcutaneous use. It is used in the daily clinical practice in the Pain Center of the Swiss Paraplegic Center.

DEVICE

Placebo

In the Placebo Treatment, no current will be delivered. Since no sensations are produced by TcPRF treatment the patients won't recognize the difference.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil

    lead NETWORK

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Lacher, Dr. phil. · Pain Center, Swiss Paraplegic Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-11-30
Primary Completion
2017-12-31
Completion
2018-07-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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