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The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on post Cesarean Section pain severity

The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on post Cesarean Section pain severity in comparison with the control group

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170515033989N3
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-04-02
Start date
2023-04-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

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Conditions

cesarean section. Delivery by caesarean section, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Use of coupled TENS and pethidine and diclofenac suppositories to reduce pain in cesarean section patients. The method of administering pethidine 50 mg intramuscula

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: pregnancy with a live fetus Single pregnancy cephalic presentation more than 37 weeks of gestational age Body mass index below 30 kg / m2 Candidate for termination of pregnancy with cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: cesarean section due to cord prolapse and cesarean section in full dilation Mother's inability to speak Persian drug abuse history of chronic pain history of Continuous use of painkillers history of using tense other procedures like myomectomy or tubal ligation during cesarean section

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The dose of painkillers (diclofenac suppositories and pethidine injections). Timepoint: in first 6 hours, second 6 hours, second 12 hours, second day after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Dosage consumed (mg)- First, it is checked from the medical record and then it is confirmed by asking the patient.;Pain. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48 hours after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Numeral Visual scale (NVS).;Patient satisfaction with the analgesia process. Timepoint: 6,12, 24, 48 hours after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Based on the question from the patient - bad - normal - good - excellent.;Side effects. Timepoint: At the time of patient discharge. Method of measurement: Question from the patient and examination and mention of the complication.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMinoo Yaghmaei

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

YAGHMAEIM@YAHOO.COM+98 21 2243 2560

Outcome results

None listed

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