TENS for bowel function, pain, and painkiller use after colon surgery
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This trial tests if TENS, a gentle electrical stimulation, can help improve bowel function and reduce pain and painkiller use after open colorectal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can communicate verbally
- You have had open colorectal surgery (not rectal or laparoscopic)
- You are classified as ASA I, II, or III (a measure of your overall health)
- Your doctor says it is safe for you to use TENS
- You agree to take part in the study
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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