Evaluating Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracotomy Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and ease of use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in patients who have had a video assisted thoracotomy surgery.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female
Age 18-100
Able to give informed consent
Able to speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

Too confused to provide data
Not extubated within 48 hours after surgery
Unable to speak and understand English
Has active internal pacer wires, a demand type implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
Transplant patient
Children, prisoners, or any woman who is pregnant
Non-scheduled surgery cases or occurring on Saturday or Sunday
Has a Ventricular Assisted Device (VAD)
Known allergies or intolerance to TENS electrodes
Has had the Da Vinci robotic assisted minimally invasive procedure

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Deborah Engen, O.T.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Deborah Engen, O.T.

Closed for enrollment

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