Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been used extensively to control pain mainly in post-operative thoracotomy patient, but it effects are controversial. We aimed to assess the efficacy of high TENS on ICDT pain by using NPRS.

Method: A pilot study was done at TB hospital Jamnagar. Total ten patient were selected on the basis of inclusion & exclusion criteria. The effectiveness of TENS was assessed by numerical pain rating scale (NPRS).Each patient receive high TENS (frequency: 80-120 Hz, pulse duration: 50µs) treatment time is 20 min/day for 7 days.

Result: All patient with ICDT Pain at rest and at activity (coughing, movement of upper limb) were assessed on NPRS after the treatment session. There is significant difference between pre & post NPRS score in all patients.

Conclusion: A high TENS is effective to reducing ICDT site pain in patient with ICDT.