Status:

UNKNOWN

Using Peripheral Neurostimulation to Improve Work Rehabilitation

Lead Sponsor:

Université de Sherbrooke

Collaborating Sponsors:

Réseau Provincial De Recherche En Adaptation-Réadaptation (REPAR)

Réseau québécois de recherche sur le vieillissement (RQRV)

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

55+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Physical exercise plays a central role in work rehabilitation. However, the presence of pain (particularly common in older adults and aging workers) can lead to a fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and ...

Detailed Description

Problem and hypotheses: In 2019, the proportion of Canadians aged 55 and over who were employed was 35.9%, the highest rate recorded to date since 1976. Despite their willingness to remain employed, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being 55 years of age or older
  • Being off work completely due to a musculoskeletal injury
  • Starting a physical rehabilitation program
  • Being in employment
  • Experiencing pain of mild intensity (score of 1-3 points on a numerical scale of 0-10 points) to moderate intensity (score of 4-6 points) during movements/exercises
  • Being comfortable enough with technology to participate in video conferences, respond to emails or text messages
  • Having stable medication and lifestyle habits
  • Speaking French

Exclusion

  • Having a cognitive deficiency
  • Wearing a cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker
  • Being diagnosed with cancer
  • Having already experimented with TENS

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 8 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05316623

Start Date

August 8 2023

End Date

December 1 2024

Last Update

December 21 2023

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Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement (CdRV)

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, J1H 4C4