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Nudging to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief
Led by Pether Jildenstal · Updated on 2025-08-19
500
Participants Needed
5
Research Sites
42 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
P
Pether Jildenstal
Lead Sponsor
S
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to increase the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for acute postoperative pain relief. TENS, a non-pharmacological treatment using electrical impulses, can enhance pain relief, reduce opioid use, and minimize side effects. Despite its benefits, TENS is underused in healthcare. This project will provide TENS education, support from experienced "superusers," and nudging techniques to encourage staff to adopt TENS, ultimately improving pain management and recovery for postoperative patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Nudging to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- All staff working in the department where the study will be conducted
- Patients scheduled for urological procedures under anesthesia who are 18 years of age or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Does not give consent
- Ongoing pregnancy
- Unable to speak or understand Swedish
- Presence of electronic implants (e.g., pacemaker, implantable defibrillator/ICD)
- Regular preoperative use of opioids
- Chronic pain condition
- Known substance abuse
- Reduced sensation at the site for TENS application
- Severe untreated psychiatric disorder
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 5 locations
1
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, VGR, Sweden, 43100
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2
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, VGR, Sweden, 43100
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3
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gotborg, Sweden
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4
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
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5
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
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Research Team
P
Pether Jildenstal, PhD, Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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