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TENS Efficacy on Acute Back Pain in an Emergency Department Triage

NCT03905681 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2019-06-04

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Summary

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) devices produce a gentle electrical stimulation that when applied through pads applied directly to the skin, has a noticeable effect in reducing pain associated with various types of injuries and ailments. Several recent studies have shown efficacy when used for acute pain specific to primary dysmenorrhea, renal colic, lower-extremity pain, and pain associated with spinal cord injury, and was achieved without adverse effects. This study is intended to compare the effects of TENS units on acute back pain on ambulatory patients who are awaiting emergency medical treatment, to uncover if a statistically-significant analgesic effect is noted compared to a placebo device.

Conditions

  • Acute Back Injury

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Application of TENS pads and wearing of the TENS device.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center

    lead FED

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-04-02
Primary Completion
2019-05-16
Completion
2019-05-16
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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