Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain, function, and quality of life in fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain condition that has a significant impact on quality of life and often leads to disability. To date, there have been few well-controlled trials assessing the utility of nonpharmacological treatment modalities such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the management of pain and improvement in function in individuals with fibromyalgia.

Objectives

The purpose of this study will be to complete a long-term, multicenter study to assess the effects of TENS in women with fibromyalgia.

Design

This will be a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial.

Participants

Three hundred forty-three participants with fibromyalgia will be recruited for this study.

Interventi

SUBMITTER: Noehren B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4295083 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature