The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on post Cesarean Section pain severity

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• Conditions: cesarean section.; Delivery by caesarean section, unspecified; 082.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20170515033989N3
• Lead Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 3 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

pregnancy with a live fetus
Single pregnancy
cephalic presentation
more than 37 weeks of gestational age
Body mass index below 30 kg / m2
Candidate for termination of pregnancy with cesarean section

Exclusion Criteria

cesarean section due to cord prolapse and cesarean section in full dilation
Mother's inability to speak Persian
drug abuse
history of chronic pain
history of Continuous use of painkillers
history of using tense
other procedures like myomectomy or tubal ligation during cesarean section

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The dose of painkillers (diclofenac suppositories and pethidine injections). Timepoint: in first 6 hours, second 6 hours, second 12 hours, second day after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Dosage consumed (mg)- First, it is checked from the medical record and then it is confirmed by asking the patient.;Pain. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48 hours after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Numeral Visual scale (NVS).;Patient satisfaction with the analgesia process. Timepoint: 6,12, 24, 48 hours after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Based on the question from the patient - bad - normal - good - excellent.;Side effects. Timepoint: At the time of patient discharge. Method of measurement: Question from the patient and examination and mention of the complication.