Pain. Pain localized to other parts of lower abdomen
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the case group one hour before the surgery TENS device EV-906 model made in Taiwan is connected to the incision site by the interviewer number 1. Sensory intensity is activated in t
Treatment - Devices
Placebo
In the case group one hour before the surgery TENS device EV-906 model made in Taiwan is connected to the incision site by the interviewer number 1. Sensory intensity is activated in the range of 9 to
In the control group one hour before the surgery TENS device EV-906 model made in Taiwan is connected to the incision site by the interviewer number 1. The indicator light is on but the device is inac
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research, Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Male, aged 20 to 50, suffering from inguinal hernia; Use of Liechtenstein surgical procedure; Surgery performed in the morning to avoid circadian cycle; Physical status of ASA I or II; Absence of hearing, visual or talking impairment; Lack of cognitive impairment; No exclusion criteria Exclusion criteria: Conditions prohibiting the use of TENS, (such as pacemakers, because of the unknown effects of TENS on electrical conduction system or placing the electrode directly on open wounds); Obesity (weight more than 100 pounds above ideal weight); Recurrent, incarcerated and bilateral hernia; Skin infection or severe skin disease in the place of the electrodes; Chronic use of narcotics or antidepressant drugs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The surgical site pain. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Using the visual analog scale method. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vomitting. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Asking the patient.;Nausea. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Asking the patient. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Monir Janzamini
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed