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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Acute Postoperative Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Sponsor: Fooyin University
Summary
This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on acute postoperative pain, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active TENS group or a sham TENS group. TENS treatment will be administered twice daily for 30 minutes over three consecutive days beginning 24 hours after surgery. Pain intensity, sleep quality, and quality of life will be assessed at predefined time points to determine the effectiveness of TENS as an adjunctive postoperative pain management strategy.
Official title: Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Acute Postoperative Pain, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-08-28
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Active TENS
Active transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is administered in addition to standard postoperative care. Four electrodes are placed around the surgical site. Electrical stimulation is delivered at a frequency of 100 Hz with a pulse width of 200 microseconds for 30 minutes per session, twice daily for three consecutive days. The stimulation intensity is adjusted to the highest level tolerated without discomfort.
Sham TENS
Sham transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses identical electrode placement and treatment procedures as the active TENS intervention but delivers no therapeutic electrical stimulation. Participants continue to receive standard postoperative care.
Locations (1)
Yuan's General Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan