Scrambler therapy for chronic pancreatitis pain
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive pain treatment called scrambler therapy for people with chronic pancreatitis. It uses mild electrical signals on the skin to try to reduce long-term belly pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have chronic pancreatitis with ongoing belly pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments
- You can read and understand English well enough to fill out questionnaires
- You have regular access to a phone for follow-up calls
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted metal or electrical device
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not had a seizure, brain injury, or heart attack in the last 6 months
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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