Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in abdominal postoperative patients: A prospective randomized single-blind study

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in abdominal postoperative patients: A prospective randomized single-blind study - Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in abdominal postoperative patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000008044

Enrollment

Registered

2012-05-28

Start date

2010-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

The patients who receive elective abdominal surgery.

Interventions

Electrical stimulation 60min/day for 3days. Sham electrical stimulation 60min/day for 3days. No treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patients who receive elective abdominal surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindications for electrical stimulation (e.g.,a pacemaker),inability to give informed consent form.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visula analog scale(rest pain, sit up pain, cough pain), vital capacity, cough peak flow	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMitsunori Tokuda

Heisei Memorial Hospital Department of Rehabilitation

H1081006@kio.ac.jp0744-29-3300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026