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Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy for Chronic Pain
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Eric Johnson, DSc
Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Subjects with Pain Group: >19 and <41 years of age
Subjects without Pain Group: > 19 and < 41 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change between baseline assessment and day eight post-enrollment
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will test a home TENS machine for pain relief in 60 adults, divided into 3 groups.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Loma Linda University students aged 20-40, with chronic neck or upper body pain rated less than 5/10 on the pain scale. It's not for those outside this age range, using pain meds within six hours of data collection, with contraindications to electrotherapy, acute pain, severe chronic pain over 5/10 on the VAS, or currently receiving clinical treatment for pain.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as a home treatment for reducing chronic neck or upper body pain. Sixty adults will be randomly placed into three groups: normal (no intervention), control (placebo), and intervention (active TENS use).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While TENS is generally safe, potential side effects can include skin irritation where the electrodes are placed, tingling sensation during use that may be uncomfortable for some people and muscle soreness after use.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 20 and 40 years old and experiencing pain.
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I am between 20 and 40 years old and do not experience pain.
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My pain level is less than 5 out of 10.
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I do not have any sudden or severe pain.
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I do not experience any pain.
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I have chronic pain in my neck or upper body.
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I am between 20 and 40 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change between baseline assessment and day eight post-enrollment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change between baseline assessment and day eight post-enrollment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Decrease in chronic subclinical neck or upper quadrant pain
Secondary outcome measures
Level of anxiety
Neck proprioception
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Subjects with Pain and InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will include twenty participants with neck and/or upper quadrant pain that will receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatment.
Group II: Subjects without PainActive Control1 Intervention
This group will include twenty participants with no neck and/or upper quadrant pain that will not receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatment.
Group III: Subjects with Pain and No InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
This group will include twenty participants with neck and/or upper quadrant pain that will not receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatment.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
2013
N/A
~660
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Loma Linda UniversityLead Sponsor
306 Previous Clinical Trials
260,928 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Chronic Pain
42 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Eric Johnson, DScPrincipal InvestigatorLoma Linda University Health
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am currently experiencing acute pain.I cannot use electrotherapy due to health reasons.I am either younger than 20 or older than 40 years old.I am between 20 and 40 years old and experiencing pain.I am between 20 and 40 years old and do not experience pain.My pain level is less than 5 out of 10.You are currently a student at Loma Linda University.Criterion: You are currently a student at Loma Linda University.I am either younger than 20 or older than 40 and experiencing pain.I am currently receiving treatment for pain.I have taken pain medication within six hours before data collection.I do not have any sudden or severe pain.I do not experience any pain.I have pain in my neck or upper body.I have chronic pain in my neck or upper body.I am between 20 and 40 years old.I do not experience pain.My pain level is more than 5 out of 10.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Subjects without Pain
- Group 2: Subjects with Pain and No Intervention
- Group 3: Subjects with Pain and Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
In what population is eligibility for this trial being determined?
"Sixty individuals aged 20-40 suffering from chronic pain may participate in this study. Other criteria include being between 19 and 41 years of age, enrolled as a student at Loma Linda University, and having no reported pain."
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Are there still opportunities for participation in this investigation?
"According to the data on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not presently open for recruitment as it was last updated on November 29th 2022. Despite that, there are 403 other medical studies currently recruiting patients."
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Is this research project accepting individuals aged 40 or more?
"Based on the prerequisites for this investigation, only those aged between 20 and 40 can take part."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Oregon
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Loma Linda University Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
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