TENS therapy for hip fracture pain and muscle recovery in older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether TENS (a gentle electrical stimulation therapy) can reduce pain and help muscles recover in older adults recovering from hip fractures. Researchers will measure pain levels, medication needs, and muscle strength during hospital recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with a hip fracture and are currently in the hospital
- You can answer basic questions about date, place, and people (score of at least 20 on a thinking and memory test)
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
- You do not have significant numbness or skin damage in your lower legs or where electrodes would be placed
- You have not received similar electrical stimulation therapy in your lower legs in the past 3 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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