Nudging to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief
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Conditions studied: Acute Postoperative Pain in Urological Surgery, Pain Management in Postoperative Care (Including Opioid-Sparing Approaches)
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06696430
- Run by
- Pether Jildenstal
- People needed
- 500
- Starts
- 2024-12-10
- Expected to finish
- 2025-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-08-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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 may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- Sahlgrenska university hospital — Gothenburg, VGR, Sweden (enrolling)
- Sahlgrenska university hospital — Gothenburg, VGR, Sweden (enrolling)
- Sahlgrenska university hospital — Gotborg, Sweden (enrolling)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital — Gothenburg, Sweden (enrolling)
- Sahlgrenska university hospital — Gothenburg, Sweden (enrolling)
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