image: In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center looked into a drug-free and non-invasive alternative to managing patients’ pain after C-section. The research team studied the use of a device that emits electrical pulses when held near the C-section incision site, and they found that patients who received the treatment used 47% less opioids to control their pain compared to those who did not receive the treatment.
The high frequency neurostimulation device, called TrueRelief, has two stainless steel probes that are held near the C-section incision site. The patient feels a vibration during the treatment process which lasts a total of 12 minutes. The probes are moved above the incision every two minutes and stimulate the nerves.
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Journal
JAMA Network Open
Method of Research
Randomized controlled/clinical trial
Subject of Research
People
Article Title
Noninvasive Bioelectronic Treatment of Postcesarean Pain
Article Publication Date
20-Oct-2023
COI Statement
TrueRelief LLC provided funding and devices for use in this trial, though did not have a role in the design and conduct of the study and collection, management, analysis and interpretation of the data.