Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Chronic Pain, Responders and Non-Responders?
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Maastricht University Medical Center
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Maastricht University Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00885859
First received: April 21, 2009
Last updated: NA
Last verified: April 2009
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Purpose
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a frequently applied therapy in chronic pain. Although evidence regarding the effectiveness of TENS in chronic pain is inconclusive many patients continue using TENS on long term in daily practice. An important question is therefore why some patients respond well and others don't at all. In chronic pain evidence for abnormal pain processing (sensitization) has been found in several patients groups. The process of sensitization might influence effectiveness of TENS as the theoretical working mechanism of TENS is based on the modulation of the transmission of nociceptive impulses form peripheral receptors throughout spinal nerve system into the brain. In this study we want to study the effect of TENS on pain transmission, as measured by contact heat evoked potentials (CHEPS), between 'responders' and non-responders' after a two weeks TENS treatment. 'Responders' will be defined as patients with a pain reduction of ≥ 30% on a VAS after a two week treatment period with TENS. Non-responders are patients with a pain reduction < 15%.
- Objective: a) Is pain reducing effect TENS in responders based on modulation of pain transmission and perception, as measured by CHEPS? b) Is the ability of TENS to modulate pain transmission and perception influenced by abnormal pain processing?
- Prospective cohort study
- Patients with chronic non specific pain (duration > 6 months), above 18 year, will be included. Patients are referred from the Pain Clinic of the University Hospital Maastricht (MUMC). Exclusion criteria are: a) pain due to cancer, b) the use of a cardiac pacemaker, c) pregnancy, d) neurological sensory deficits, e) language and/or cognitive inability to complete the health assessment questionnaires f) previous TENS for pain relief.
- Patients receive a two week treatment period with TENS-treatment, as regular, at home after instruction. The frequency is set at 100 Hz and pulse duration at 250 μ sec. Patients have to use the TENS daily (minimal 4 times a day for 30 minutes).
Main study parameters/endpoints are decrease in amplitude of CHEPS in responders versus non-responders.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Neck Pain Lower Back Pain Shoulder Pain |
Device: TENStemeco Schwa Medico [Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)] |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) an Effective Method to Modulate Pain Transmission and Pain Perception in Patients Suffering From Chronic Non-Specific Pain Syndromes? |
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Further study details as provided by Maastricht University Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Contact heat evoked potentials (CHEPS) [ Time Frame: before and after two weeks treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Severity of pijn on average past week(100mm VAS) [ Time Frame: before and after two weeks treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 62 |
| Study Start Date: | June 2009 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2009 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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responders: patients who have a pain reduction of 30% or more after two weeks TENS-treatment
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Device: TENStemeco Schwa Medico [Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)]
Patients are instructed how to use the TENS device during the two weeks at home.Self-adhesive reusable electrodes are used to deliver the electrical stimulation. The frequency is 100 Hz, pulse duration 250 μ sec. Stimulus intensity is strong but not unpleasant. The TENS electrodes are attached proximally and distally around the maximum pain point/area. Patients use TENS 4 times daily (30 minutes each time).
Other Name: TENStemeco Schwa Medico
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non-responders: patient who have a pain reduction smaller than 15% after two weeks TENS-treatment
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Device: TENStemeco Schwa Medico [Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)]
Patients are instructed how to use the TENS device during the two weeks at home.Self-adhesive reusable electrodes are used to deliver the electrical stimulation. The frequency is 100 Hz, pulse duration 250 μ sec. Stimulus intensity is strong but not unpleasant. The TENS electrodes are attached proximally and distally around the maximum pain point/area. Patients use TENS 4 times daily (30 minutes each time).
Other Name: TENStemeco Schwa Medico
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Study Population
Patients with chronic musculoskeltal pain will be recruted from the Pain Clinic of the University Hospital Maastricht (MUMC)
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- referred for TENS treatment by a pain physician,
- duration of pain > 6 months,
- age above 18,
- no current other treatment for pain besides pain medication. Patients are allowed to continue their regular pain medication (as described by physician) prior to the TENS treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- pain due to cancer,
- the use of a cardiac pacemaker,
- pregnancy,
- neurological sensory deficits,
- language and/or cognitive inability to complete the health assessment questionnaires
- previous TENS for pain relief.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00885859
Contacts
| Contact: Albere Koke, MSc, PT | +310433877659 | a.koke@mumc.nl |
Locations
| Netherlands | |
| MaastrichtUMC | Not yet recruiting |
| Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6202 AZ | |
| Contact: Albere Koke, Msc, PT +31433877659 a.koke@mumc.nl | |
| Principal Investigator: Maarten Kleef, Phd, MD | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Maastricht University Medical Center
Investigators
| Study Director: | Maarten van Kleef, Phd, MD | Maastricht University Medical Center |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | M. van Kleef, MaatrichtUMC |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00885859 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | MEC 09-2-025 |
| Study First Received: | April 21, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | April 21, 2009 |
| Health Authority: | Netherlands: The Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO) |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Back Pain Neck Pain Low Back Pain Shoulder Pain Pain Neurologic Manifestations |
Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms Arthralgia Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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