Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for cancer pain relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a safe, non-drug pain relief method (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS) can improve quality of life for people with cancer pain. You can control the device yourself at home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old
- You have cancer pain that is moderate to severe (score 4 or more on a 0-10 scale) or you take pain medicine regularly
- Your doctor thinks you are likely to live at least 6 more months
- You are able to walk and take care of yourself (ECOG performance status 0,1, or 2)
- You can talk, understand, and follow instructions
- You do not have a pacemaker, metal implants, blood clots in arms or legs, or serious heart/lung problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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