Does Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Alleviate The Pain Experienced During Bo… (NCT02005354) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Does Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Alleviate The Pain Experienced During Bone Marrow Sampling?
United Kingdom70 participantsStarted 2014-02
Plain-language summary
The approach of this study will be to answer the question does high-frequency stimulation Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) alleviate the pain experienced during the bone marrow sampling procedure in addition to the standard analgesia given (ie. local anaesthetic with or without inhaled nitrous oxide).
Null hypothesis: TENS does not alleviate the pain experienced during the bone marrow sampling procedure in addition to the standard analgesia given
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.
* Participants are those medical patients seen in the haematology outpatients clinic for whom a bone-marrow trephine biopsy is deemed necessary either for diagnosis, staging or disease monitoring purposes. Participants are either new patients or routine follow ups.
* Participant is able (in the Investigators opinion) and willing to comply with all study requirements.
* Participant is willing to allow his or her General Practitioner to be notified of participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any known adverse reaction to high-frequency TENS or electrode gel pads
* Any significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the result of the study, or the participant's ability to participate in the study.
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?
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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
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Perception of Pain Will be Measured Using a Validated Numerical 0-10 Pain Scale Where 0 = no Pain and 10 = Worst Possible Pain