Clinical trials
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03631628Recruiting
Mirror therapy with gentle nerve stimulation for stroke arm recovery
This study tests whether combining mirror therapy with mild electrical nerve stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It may be an option if you can move your unaffected arm and have some shoulder and wrist movement on your affected side.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 50–85 - NCT04399707Recruiting
Nerve-pain device study for pain after C-section
This study tests whether a small skin electrical nerve stimulator (called TENS) can reduce pain after a planned or not-urgent C-section. You may be more likely to have less pain and use fewer pain medicines if the TENS helps you.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT07847502Recruiting
Pain relief after cesarean section
This study tests two pain-relieving methods (interferential current and TENS) for women after a cesarean section. These treatments use mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain without medication.
MuğlaAges 18–40 - NCT07761507Recruiting
Ear stimulation to help wake up after brain bleed surgery
This trial tests a gentle ear stimulation device that may help people regain consciousness after surgery for a brain bleed. It is done while the person is in the hospital and may improve recovery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07754305Recruiting
Breathing and pelvic floor training for painful periods
This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to see if it can reduce period pain in young women. It may help you manage your symptoms without medication.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–24 - NCT07747454Recruiting
Strength exercises or electrical stimulation for diabetic frozen shoulder
This study tests two types of physical therapy—isometric strengthening exercises and TENS (a pain-relieving electrical stimulation)—to see which is better for reducing pain and improving movement in people with diabetes who have frozen shoulder. You may receive one of these treatments for several weeks.
Kafr ash ShaykhAges 40–65 - NCT07732764Recruiting
TENS for Pain After Chest Surgery
This trial tests if a mild electrical therapy (TENS) can reduce pain after chest surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine and feel better during recovery.
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung CityAges 15–85 - NCT03614962Recruiting
Warmth and TENS to improve thinking in dementia
This study tests whether using a warmth treatment and a gentle electrical nerve-stimulation device (TENS) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild to moderate dementia. It may help by supporting brain and nerve function, alongside your usual care.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06184451Recruiting
TENS with exercise for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests if adding TENS (a pain-relieving electrical stimulation) to a standard exercise program helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move better.
São PauloAges 40–75 - NCT07723586Recruiting
TENS vs Ultrasound for mechanical neck pain
This trial compares two common treatments—TENS (a device that uses mild electrical pulses) and ultrasound therapy—along with neck exercises for long-lasting neck pain. You would get one of these treatments for several weeks to see which helps your pain more.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07711353Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus physical therapy for frozen shoulder
This trial tests whether adding a gentle nerve stimulation device to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) recover better. The stimulation is applied to the ear and is designed to be safe and non-invasive.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07703917Recruiting
TENS for Uterine Pain During Breastfeeding
This study tests if a gentle electrical device (TENS) can help reduce uterine pain women sometimes feel during breastfeeding after giving birth. The results could offer a drug-free way to manage this discomfort.
NazarethAges 18 years+ - NCT07689019Recruiting
Heat and electrical stimulation for head and neck cancer recovery
This study tests whether applying far infrared rays (a type of heat) or mild electrical pulses to the skin can help improve short-term recovery in people with head and neck cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation together. It aims to see if these treatments can reduce side effects or improve quality of life.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 30–85 - NCT05904340Recruiting
Acupuncture-like electrical stimulation for nerve pain after chemo
This trial studies whether a skin-applied, acupuncture-like electrical treatment can reduce ongoing nerve pain (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy) after breast cancer chemotherapy. It may help if your nerve symptoms have not improved after finishing chemo.
Changhua, ChanghuaAges 18–80 - NCT07658274Recruiting
Nerve stimulation during sleep to boost memory
This trial tests if mild electrical nerve stimulation during sleep can help strengthen memory. It is for healthy young adults who are right-handed and have good sleep quality.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–35 - NCT07662291Recruiting
Effects of forehead nerve stimulation on brain and heart
This study tests how gentle electrical stimulation on your forehead (like a tiny healing patch) affects brain waves and heart rate in healthy people. You will have two MRI scans on different days—one with the device turned on and one with it off—to see if the tingling sensation changes your brain or body activity.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–35 - NCT07614945Recruiting
Reflexology for Pain and Sleep in Fibromyalgia
This study tests whether reflexology—a massage technique applied to specific points on the feet and hands—can help reduce pain and improve sleep in women with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain and sleep problems, and this trial explores whether reflexology might offer relief.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07605676RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture stimulation versus strength training for anemia from heavy periods
This study tests whether acupuncture-based electrical stimulation or resistance (strength) training can help women with moderate iron-deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding. Both treatments aim to improve energy levels and blood counts alongside standard medical care.
CairoAges 20–30 - NCT05812885Recruiting
TENS for long-lasting low back pain
This study tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a non-drug pain treatment using small electrode pads on the skin, can help people with low back pain. You may be eligible if your back pain has lasted at least 3 months and your pain is at least moderate.
West Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT07588490Recruiting
TENS for sudden severe lower back pain in the emergency room
This trial tests a pain-relief device called TENS (a small machine that sends mild electrical pulses through your skin) for people with sudden, severe lower back pain in the emergency department. Researchers want to see if TENS can help reduce your pain quickly without extra medications.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05500963Recruiting
TENS to reduce fatigue in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether TENS, a non-drug device that delivers mild electrical signals through the skin, can reduce fatigue in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). It also includes an exercise-training portion and checks safety and comfort during the program.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07578324Recruiting
TENS to reduce pain during prostate biopsy
This study tests whether TENS (a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin) can help reduce pain when combined with numbing medicine during a prostate biopsy procedure. The goal is to see if this may make the biopsy more comfortable for patients.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 40 years+ - NCT07569705Recruiting
Nerve Stimulation to Help Breathing After Weight-Loss Surgery
This trial tests whether electrical nerve stimulation (a non-invasive, pain-relieving technique) can help improve breathing problems that sometimes occur after weight-loss surgery. The study measures how well your diaphragm—the muscle that helps you breathe—works after the procedure.
CairoAges 20–60 - NCT07548723Enrolling by invitation
Nerve Stimulation Device Reliability Study
This study tests how reliably a small ear-stimulation device measures heart-rhythm patterns. Researchers want to see if the device gives consistent readings across multiple measurement sessions, which could help doctors monitor heart health in the future.
SinopAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.