Nudging to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain … (NCT06696430) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nudging to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief
Sweden500 participantsStarted 2024-12-10
Plain-language summary
This study aims to increase the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for acute postoperative pain relief. TENS, a non-pharmacological treatment using electrical impulses, can enhance pain relief, reduce opioid use, and minimize side effects. Despite its benefits, TENS is underused in healthcare. This project will provide TENS education, support from experienced "superusers," and nudging techniques to encourage staff to adopt TENS, ultimately improving pain management and recovery for postoperative patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All staff working in the department where the study will be conducted.
* Patients scheduled for urological procedures under anesthesia who are 18 years of age or older.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not give consent.
* Ongoing pregnancy.
* Unable to speak or understand Swedish.
* Presence of electronic implants (e.g., pacemaker, implantable - defibrillator/ICD).
* Regular preoperative use of opioids.
* Chronic pain condition.
* Known substance abuse.
* Reduced sensation at the site for TENS application.
* Severe untreated psychiatric disorder.
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
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Frequency of TENS Usage in Postoperative Care
Timeframe: 12 weeks (over the course of the intervention phases)