Clinical Trial

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Acute Postoperative Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07732764
Lead Sponsor Fooyin University
Conditions Acute Postoperative Pain, Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2025-08-28
Primary Completion 2026-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-29