Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain in patients with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial

This study investigated if TENS can help reduce pain in patients with spinal cord injuries. TENS is a non-invasive method that uses electrical stimulation to relieve pain. The study involved two groups: one received TENS treatment, and the other received a sham treatment (placebo). Both groups received treatment three times a week for 12 weeks. The results showed that the group receiving TENS treatment experienced a significant reduction in pain compared to the sham treatment group, suggesting TENS is effective for pain relief in SCI patients.

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  TENS treatment significantly reduced pain severity scores (VAS, PPI-T, PRI-S, PRI-A, PPI, and NWC) in SCI patients compared to the control group.
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  The study demonstrated that 12 weeks of TENS treatment had beneficial effects for SCI patients in relieving pain.
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  The pain was significantly relieved in the TENS group unlike in the control group.