Pain relief with TENS during colonoscopy without sedation
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a mild electrical nerve stimulation device (TENS) can reduce pain during colonoscopy without sedation, helping you stay more comfortable. You will have your brain activity monitored with a special cap (EEG-fNIRS) to understand how it works.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy without sedation (you'll be awake).
- Your heart, lungs, and overall health are good enough for the procedure.
- Your usual pain level before the procedure is low (less than 3 on a 0–10 scale).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or on your period, and you don't have certain infections, bowel diseases, or conditions that affect signals in your head or legs.
- You haven't taken any sedatives or painkillers in the past 24 hours or long-term.
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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