Effect of TENS on Bladder Tenesmus-related Pain and Patient Comfort After Urinary Surgery

Launched by ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY · Feb 12, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how a treatment called Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can help reduce pain and improve comfort for patients experiencing bladder tenesmus after urinary surgery. Bladder tenesmus is a condition where patients feel the urge to urinate even though they have just done so, often caused by issues like bladder spasms or discomfort from urinary catheters used during surgery. The trial aims to see if TENS, which uses low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain, can be effective in helping patients feel more comfortable in the days following their surgery.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for a specific type of surgery involving your bladder or prostate. You should also be generally healthy, as determined by a score that assesses your physical status. However, if you are having emergency surgery or have certain medical conditions, you may not be eligible. If you decide to take part, you can expect to receive TENS treatment after your surgery to see if it helps with pain and discomfort related to bladder tenesmus. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it could provide valuable information about managing post-surgery pain for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being 18 years or older
• • To undergo endoscopic urological surgery (Transurethral prostate resection/bladder surgery)
• • Having an ASA score of 1-2
• • Inserting a urinary catheter during surgery
• • To be willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • To undergo emergency surgery
• • Being under the age of 18
• • Having an ASA score of 3 and above
• • Having a urinary catheter inserted before surgery
• • Not agreeing to participate in the study