ANSiStim Study for Active Labor Pain (ANSS-ALP)

May 21, 2016 updated by: DyAnsys, Inc.

Study of ANSiStim for Pain Relief During Active Labor Phase Through Continues Checking of VAS SCORE

The specific aim of the study is to do comparison between ANSiStim and Placebo for pain relief in labor. During the treatment, pain relief will be assesed with ANSiStim in active labor through continues checking of VAS SCORE. ANSiStim has been tried in post operative patients with good pain relief .

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pain during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix. This pain can be felt as strong cramping in the abdomen, groin, and back, as well as an achy feeling. Some women experience pain in their sides or thighs as well. Most women have an epidural or spinal during labour or after the birth.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant Women on an Active Labor

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cardiac Pacemaker or any other implants
  • Psoriasis
  • Diminish mental capacity

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: ANSiStim

The ANSiStim device is designed to administer auricular point stimulation treatment over several days. The advantage of using the ear for this treatment is that it provides numerous points for stimulation within a small area. Stimulation is performed by electrical pulses emitted through strategically positioned needles.

Three zinc air batteries with 1.4 V provide the required stimulation energy for 96 hours. This constant current source guarantees equivalent stimulation energy regardless of the individual impedance of the skin. The treatment period varies based on the severity of the pain. To minimize the risk of adaption or tolerance to the electrical stimulation, it is applied for 3 hours, followed by a pause of 3 hours.
Device: ANSiStim
ANSiStim allows continuous point stimulation over a period of several days while offering the patient a high degree of comfort and mobility at the same time. Use of the ANSiSTIM therapy provides overwhelming advantage over drug therapy minimizing possible side-effects caused by pain medications (i.e. opioid) such as, for example, impaired reactions. In most cases, the patient continues to lead its life as normal, without side effects or any loss of quality of life.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evidence of Reduced Pain (Pain Scale of 5) in Active Labor Phase after ANSiStim Placement
Time Frame: 48 Hours
48 Hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

DyAnsys, Inc.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gayathri D Kamath, M.D., Fortis Hospital - Bangalore

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 21, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 24, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

April 27, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 24, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ANSS-ALP 01

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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