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Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for painful postpartum uterine contraction during brestfeeding

Application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in multiparous for pain relief of uterine contractionduring breastfeeding in immediate postpartum: a randomized controlled trial


Sponsor

Ligia de Sousa

Enrollment

32 participants

Start Date

Jul 7, 2010

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of TENS in relieving pain of uterine contraction during breastfeeding immediately after delivery. According to the literature, TENS can reduce the cramping pain during breastfeeding. In this way, will be assessed a group that will use the TENS and a control group for comparison of results.


Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 45 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) can relieve the painful uterine cramping that breastfeeding mothers experience soon after delivery. When a mother breastfeeds, the body releases hormones that cause the uterus to contract, which can be quite painful — especially for women who have had more than one baby. TENS uses mild electrical pulses on the skin to reduce pain. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old - You have recently given birth vaginally - You have had more than one baby (multiparity) - You are experiencing pain from uterine contractions during breastfeeding - You have no postpartum complications You may NOT be eligible if: - You cannot tolerate electrical stimulation - You have an allergy to the electrodes - You use a pacemaker - You are experiencing postpartum complications requiring medical intervention Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - frequency of 80 Hz, pulse duration of 100 microseconds and intensity adjusted by the participant as strong and tolerable, producing a tingling sens

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - frequency of 80 Hz, pulse duration of 100 microseconds and intensity adjusted by the participant as strong and tolerable, producing a tingling sensation. This intervention happens once every participant in the TENS group, for a continuous period of 40 minutes during breastfeeding.


Locations(1)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

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