The Role of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Menstrual Pain Relief

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

44

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 1, 2022

Primary Completion Date

April 27, 2023

Study Completion Date

May 1, 2023

Conditions
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Interventions
DEVICE

One Unit TENS

TENS was administered by the participant at home. Application was limited to the abdominal area and instructed to be placed at the location of pain. Single unit TENS was administered via 2 channels. Participants chose an intensity of comfort and continued the treatment for 30-90 minutes per session with unlimited sessions allowed per day.

DEVICE

Two Unit TENS

TENS was administered by the participant at home. Application was limited to the abdominal area and instructed to be placed at the location of pain. Double unit TENS was administered via 4 channels. Participants chose an intensity of comfort and continued the treatment for 30-90 minutes per session with unlimited sessions allowed per day.

Trial Locations (1)

90033

University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus Center for Health Professions, Los Angeles

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Southern California

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