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Trial reportObesity surgery2016

Percutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation (PENS) of Dermatome T6 with an Ambulatory Self-applied Patch vs PENS of Dermatome T6 with Conventional Procedure: Effect on Appetite and Weight Loss in Moderately Obese Patients.

Mohammed Abdel-Kadar

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Trial report in Obesity surgery, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02823314 (Effectiveness of Medical Taping Concept Applied in the T7-T8 Dermatome in Nausea and Vomiting After Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT02823314 early_phase1unknown statusnot on this map

Effectiveness of Medical Taping Concept Applied in the T7-T8 Dermatome in Nausea and Vomiting After Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de ElcheRan2016 to 2017Enrolled20ConditionsCancer-related Problem/ConditionArmsCure Tape™ covering T 7 and T 8 dermatomes, Cure Tape™ away from dermatomes T 7 and T 8
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Mohammed Abdel-KadarKadar Clinic, Dubai, UAE. mohammedabdelkadar@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe percutaneous electrical neurostimulation (PENS) of dermatome T6 has emerged as an effective treatment for appetite reduction and weight loss, allowing a better compliance of hypocaloric diets. The main drawback of this approach is the need of attendance to the sanitary institution weekly during 3 months.

methodsA prospective, randomized study was performed. The patients were randomized into three groups: those undergoing conventional PENS of dermatome T6 associated with a 1200 kcal diet (group 1), those undergoing PENS of dermatome T6 with a self-applied patch associated with diet (group 2), and those following only a 1200 kcal diet (group 3).

resultsOne hundred thirty-five patients were included in the study, 45 in each group, 51 males, and 81 females with a mean age of 54.5 years and BMI 35.9 kg/m

conclusionsConventional PENS of dermatome T6 is associated with an appetite reduction and, along with a proper diet, achieved a significantly greater weight reduction compared to diet alone in morbidly obese patients. PENS of dermatome T6 performed with a self-applied patch failed to demonstrate any effect on appetite and weight loss. Moreover, the self-application therapy was associated with a significantly greater pain, reducing the compliance of the therapy.

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Self CareTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationAppetiteDiet, ReducingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidPatient ComplianceProspective StudiesStomachTreatment OutcomeWeight LossDermatome T6PENSPercutaneous electroneurostimulationSelf-applied patchT6 method

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PMID27289457

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