Comparing Acupuncture, BioModulator, and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Pain.
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain, Depression, Insomnia Sleep Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 60 |
| Updated: | 7/11/2015 |
| Start Date: | May 2010 |
| End Date: | September 2014 |
| Contact: | Wendy Peacock, JD |
| Email: | wendy.s.peacock@amedd.army.mil |
| Phone: | 210-916-1442 |
A Randomized Study Comparing the Tennant BioModulator to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture for the Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Pain Among Injured Service Members.
The primary objective of this preliminary study is to compare the Tennant BioModulator with
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture for
the management of chronic pain among injured service members. The secondary objective is to
investigate any associative effects or benefits on sleep, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) symptoms, or depression.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture for
the management of chronic pain among injured service members. The secondary objective is to
investigate any associative effects or benefits on sleep, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD) symptoms, or depression.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects must be Injured service members between the ages of 18 and 60, inclusive;
- The pain must have been present for 3 months or greater prior to entry into the
study;
- Subjects must agree to follow the medication regime as directed by the pain clinic
provider for the duration of the study;
- Subjects must be able to speak and read English and understand study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Epilepsy
- Pregnancy, or considering pregnancy within the study time-frame
- Pacemaker
- History of cardiac arrhythmias
- Implantable devices (AICD, pump, etc.)
- Surgical intervention during the past month for the treatment of low back pain or its
underlying etiology
- Documented history of prescription medication abuse
- Abuse of illicit drugs within the last 6 months
- Participation in a clinical trial for an investigational drug and/or agent within 30
days prior to screening
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