Nudging to use TENS for pain after surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple reminder (nudging) can encourage staff and patients to use a device called TENS, which uses mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain after urological surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a staff member in the urology department or a patient scheduled for urological surgery.
- You are 18 years or older (if a patient).
- You can speak and understand Swedish.
- You do not have any electronic implants like a pacemaker or defibrillator.
- You do not have a chronic pain condition or use strong painkillers regularly before surgery.
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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