CompletedNot Applicable

Association of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Hypnosis

France72 participantsStarted 2013-09

Plain-language summary

At Saint-Antoine's hospital, in CETD a multidisciplinary team takes care of patients with chronic pain. Free-drug techniques are available to reduce their consumption of analgesics. This study is to assess the relief obtained by the simultaneous combination of these two techniques: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and hypnosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients from 18 to 80 years suffering from chronic no cancer pain either nociceptive or neuropathic. * The treated skin must not be wounded * The patients must be able to comply with the requirement of the trial; they also need to express no objection to participate to this trial. * Patient with social security Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with fibromyalgia, or having relaxation therapy sessions, acupuncture, cognitive and behavioral therapies * Patients with cognitive disorders, an unaided hearing loss, a major hearing impairment, carrying a pace maker, having an allodynia or a complete anesthesia of the painful territory, a large spreader painful territory * Sessions TENS practiced for analgesic by a professional within 3 years prior to inclusion, for the same pain (same features, same location) * Renting at home a TENS device within 3 years prior to inclusion for analgesic * Prior therapeutic care by hypnosis * pregnant woman or having a desire of pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain intensity

Timeframe: between the first visit and three months after the beginning of the strategy.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01944150

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-02

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