TENS for acute pain after VATS surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study tests whether active TENS applied after VATS can reduce acute postoperative pain, improve sleep quality, and enhance quality of life. Participants receive active or sham TENS for 30 minutes twice daily over three days, starting 24 hours post-surgery. Pain, sleep, and quality of life are measured at predefined time points to determine the effectiveness of TENS as an adjunctive pain-management option after thoracic surgery. The trial is conducted at Yuan's General Hospital with Fooyin University as lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 15 to 85 years.
* Participants younger than 18 years of age must have written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
* Able to communicate and read/write in Chinese.
* Scheduled to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) as determined by the treating physician.
* Have stable vital signs.
* Willing to participate in the study and able to complete all study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of a bleeding disorder.
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
* Patients undergoing bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
* History of cardiac disease, including cardiac arrhythmia or implantation of a cardiac pacemaker.
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to TENS electrodes or adhesive pads.
* Cognitive impairment or inability to comply with the study procedures

Where it's running

• Yuan's General Hospital
  Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jia-Xin Lin, Np — Fooyin University
• Study coordinator: Jia-Xin Lin, Np
• Email: candy640930@gmail.com
• Phone: +886972091276

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.