Clinical trials: Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Handgrip Strength
Direct Current Cathode and Anode Effects and Changes in Handgrip Strength. Evaluation Through a Dynamometer Test
The design aims to investigate the value of direct current, specifically the polar effects this has, and its influence on neuromuscular changes described in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT02884427
- Testing
- Cathode stimulation, Anode stimulation
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Spasticity in Patients With Primary Lateral Sclerosis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if non-invasive electrical stimulation, using an electric stimulator placed on the skin of the patients back and abdomen for 30 minutes can reduce muscle spasms (spasticity) and…
- Trial name
- NCT06012110
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Weight Loss
ELIRA 2: Safety and Effectiveness of TENS Assisted Weight Loss and Appetite Suppression
The objectives of this study are to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of a wearable patch TENS system (Appendix 2) in driving weight loss and appetite suppression when coupled with an integrated weight loss reduction strategy.
- Trial name
- ELIRA_2 (NCT03936699)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulator (TENS), Diet & Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Elira Therapeutics, Inc.
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Head and Neck Cancer Pain (HNC) (TENS & HNC)
The overall goal of this study is to examine the effect of a single dose of TENS on mucositis pain and function secondary to head and neck radiation therapies.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01194466
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer E. Lee
Delayed Ejaculation
Penile Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Delayed Ejaculation
The aim of this clinical trial is to test the safety and feasibility of using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) of the penile nerves to reduce intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency time in men with delayed…
- Trial name
- NCT04115540
- Testing
- TENS penile nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Pain Management and Patient Education for Physical Activity in Intermittent Claudication (PrEPAID)
Peripheral Arterial disease is a common condition which causes narrowing of the arteries. The most common symptom that patients with PAD experience is Intermittent Claudication (IC), pain in the lower limb(s) on exertion, which…
- Trial name
- PrEPAID (NCT03204825)
- Testing
- Active TENS, Patient-Centred Education
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is characterized by the application of an electric pulsed current through electrodes positioned on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT03046212
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Exercises
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Heart Failure
Building Strength Through Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients (BISTRO-STUDY)
In the U.S., 5.7 million people have heart failure (HF), 915,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and both incidence and prevalence are increasing due to the aging of the population and to better survival from ischemic heart…
- Trial name
- NCT03615469
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) consists of a surgical replacement of this joint by a prosthesis, and it is mainly carried out in cases of knee osteoarthrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03046225
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Continuous passive movement device, Exercises
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Liver Failure, Liver Diseases, Alcoholic
BRIDGE Device for Post-operative Pain Control
Auricular neurostimulation is a potential novel and non-invasive method of pain control following liver transplantation in a growing patient population with the probability of significant impact on economics and morbidity.
- Conditions
- Liver Failure, Liver Diseases, Alcoholic, Liver Diseases, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- BRIDGE (NCT03265249)
- Testing
- BRIDGE device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Postoperative Pain
Evaluating Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracotomy Surgery
We propose to evaluate the use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in patients having undergone Video-Assisted Thoracotomy Surgery (VATS) with the aim to determine if: Nurses will be able to apply TENS…
- Trial name
- NCT01046695
- Testing
- TENS Unit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Stroke
Effect of Bilateral TENS With TOT on Upper Limb Function in Patients With Chronic Stroke
On the basis that the combined use of Uni-TENS and TRT is an effective intervention in upper limb recovery, and the advantage of Bi-TENS eliciting extra neural pathway in the intact hemisphere to facilitate the motor recovery…
- Trial name
- NCT03112473
- Testing
- Task-orientated training, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Abortion in First Trimester, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Control During First-trimester Abortion
First-trimester abortion aspiration procedures are painful and sedation is typically provided. It is unsafe to drive after sedation due to the prolonged motor delay from some anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- TENS 2 0 (NCT05320432)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Head and Neck Cancer, Xerostomia
Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) or Pilocarpine in Treating Early Dry Mouth in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) and pilocarpine may help to relieve chronic xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Trial name
- NCT00656513
- Testing
- Pilocarpine, ALTENS
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Abortion in First Trimester
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Control During First Trimester Abortion
High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve-stimulation (TENS) is an inexpensive and non-invasive pain control approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03187002
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Moderate IV Sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Ventilator Induced Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (VIDD)
PEPNS System Feasibility Study
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the PEPNS System in patients that need to be mechanically ventilated for at least 48 hours and up to 7 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT03559933
- Testing
- PEPNS System
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Ireland
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stimdia Medical Inc.
Overactive Bladder
TENS Used for Pain Management During Office Cystoscopy Botox Injections
The purpose of this study is to determine how Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units affects pain management during office cystoscopic Botox injections and patient satisfaction with the procedure .
- Trial name
- NCT04448171
- Testing
- Active TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Overweight, Obesity
Safety and Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)-Assisted Weight Loss
This study is a randomized, adaptive, parallel arm study. The treatment group will receive the Elira wearable patch system and provided instructions for use and advised to follow a 1200 calorie diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03299881
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulator (TENS), Diet & Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Elira Therapeutics, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cervical Electrical Stimulation for ALS
Veterans are at higher risk than non-Veterans of falling ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS causes degeneration of motor neurons in both the brain and the spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT03411863
- Testing
- CES at rest, CES plus active hand or wrist movements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
This phase II trial studies the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy, often called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
- Trial name
- NCT04367480
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester NCORP Research Base