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An investigation into the analgesic effects of Apotel and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on post-operative pain management of patients with knee replacement

An investigation into the analgesic effects of Apotel and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on post-operative pain management of patients with knee replacement

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20141209020258N127
Enrollment
88
Registered
2019-12-26
Start date
2018-10-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

Knee joint replacement. Internal derangement of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the TENS group, 4 pads are placed on each side of the waist around L1 to T10 for half an hour 1, 6, and 12 hours after surgery. Pad sizes are 40 x 100.To study

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People aged 20 to 80 with normal preoperative mobility

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with neuropathic pain or sensory impairment in the case of surgery History of previous knee surgery Sensitivity to medications Body mass index more than 40 No underlying disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: At recovery time, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual analogue pain questionnaire.;Amount of narcotic drug used. Timepoint: During 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: milligram.;Mean arterial blood pressure. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Barometer.;Mean heart rate. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Count.;Oxygen saturation percentage. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Pulse Oximeter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Alireza Kamali

Arak University of Medical Sciences

alikamaliir@yahoo.com+98 68 3222 2003

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026