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Microcurrent for Fibromyalgia
Sponsor: Paul Crawford
Summary
Explore the use of microcurrent therapy for fibromyalgia patients and evaluate its effect on generalized pain and quality of life. Determine if microcurrent therapy be effectively self-administered by the patient as an adjunct to medical pain management.
Official title: Microcurrent for Fibromyalgia, a Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 74 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2021-10-25
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-01-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Microcurrent Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) for pain relief
* Duration: 60 minutes. * Electrode placement: There will be one lead placed on the back of the neck and one placed on lower abdomen. * Frequency: Each lead delivers a dual channel microcurrent of 10 and 40 Hz simultaneously. * Amperage: Adjusted according to BMI: 100 μA for an underweight BMI less 20, 300μA for an overweight BMI greater than 30, and 200μA for normal BMI (20-30). Amperage may be adjusted to 20-300 μA according to comfort. * Positioning: The patient remains seated for the first 10 minutes with the investigator watching for any side effects. The patient may stand, sit, lie supine, et cetera for the remainder of treatment.
PLACEBO Microcurrent Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) for pain relief
* Duration: 60 minutes. * Frequency: None * Electrode placement: There will be one lead placed on the back of the neck and one placed on lower abdomen. * Amperage: None * Positioning: The patient remains seated for the first 10 minutes, again, with the investigator watching for any side effects. The patient may stand, sit, lie supine, et cetera for the remainder of treatment.
Locations (1)
Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States