Combining CES Alpha-Stim and InterX for Optimized Rehabilitation Following Extremity Immobilization
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Neuropathic Pain
In brief
This study will be aimed at assessing the feasibility of a dual-device treatment prior to a rehabilitation session for an orthopaedic injury requiring immobilization, and its impact on improving outcomes and decreasing the risk for development of neuropathic pain. The investigators will evaluate the clinical feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating the Alpha-Stim and Inter-X treatment into a standard rehabilitation protocol to address risk factors associated with the development of neuropathic pain (i.e., pain, range of motion, and skin temperature) as well as its impact on reduced pain medication.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03060122
- Run by
- Brooke Army Medical Center
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2018-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-08-07
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-11-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- An orthopaedic/musculoskeletal postoperative injury that required cast or splint immobilization of the joint(s) to be treated of ≥ 2 weeks and available for treatment and are coming in for physical or occupational therapy
- Between the age of 18 - 65 years
- Read and speak English well enough to provide informed consent and follow study instructions
You may not qualify if…
- Active infection, open sores, or open incisions (or anything that would inhibit the application of the stim) in the affected extremity.
- Any contraindications to electrical stimulation including: any type of implanted demand type cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, or implanted functioning devices (i.e., insulin pump); active cancerous tissue or are undergoing chemotherapy; known pregnancy or breastfeeding or history of epilepsy or other seizures.
- History of inflammatory skin diseases (psoriasis, dermatitis, etc.).
- Contralateral extremity involvement resulting in less than normal range of motion, muscle strength, or daily pain greater than 1/10.
Where it is running
- Brooke Army Medical Center — Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
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