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
- NCT07549243Recruiting
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Protect Kidneys During Heart Surgery
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to your ear can help protect your kidneys during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. Kidney damage after this type of surgery is common, and researchers want to see if this non-invasive stimulation can prevent it.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07535047Recruiting
How Placebo and TENS Work Together for Lower Back Pain
This study tests whether the expectation of pain relief (the placebo effect) can make a device called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) work better for acute lower back pain. TENS uses gentle electrical pulses on your skin to reduce pain.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07480785Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus 3 anti-nausea drugs for surgery nausea
This trial tests whether combining a gentle electrical nerve stimulation technique (called TEAS) with three standard anti-nausea medicines can better prevent nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery in women at high risk. If you qualify, you would receive the stimulation plus the medicines, or the medicines alone, to see which works best.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07448350Recruiting
TENS therapy for better sensation after leg amputation
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation method called TENS can help people who have lost a leg below or above the knee feel more natural sensations in their missing limb and reduce phantom limb pain.
Rome, RomeAges 18–80 - NCT07425756Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for arm movement after stroke
This trial tests whether combining two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the arm) can improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It's for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have some but not full use of their affected arm.
KowloonAges 50–75 - NCT07405021Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether using a non-invasive device to stimulate the vagus nerve can reduce nerve pain and improve function in people with diabetic neuropathy. It may be a good option if you have burning or electric-shock-like foot pain despite standard diabetes care.
DamiettaAges 45–60 - NCT07401147Recruiting
TENS for pain relief during first labor
This trial tests a gentle electrical device (TENS) to help manage pain during labor. It's for women having their first baby, with a healthy, single pregnancy, and no major health issues.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 18–45 - NCT07383220Recruiting
Electrical stimulation and exercise for resistant high blood pressure
This trial tests if adding electrical stimulation to exercise can improve blood flow in people with resistant high blood pressure. It may help those whose blood pressure stays high despite taking multiple medications.
Port Said, Port Said GovernorateAges 50–60 - NCT07373808Recruiting
Nerve stimulation and exercise for sciatica leg pain
This study tests whether combining a mild electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve with specific exercises can reduce leg pain from sciatica. It is for people whose nerve-related leg pain has lasted over 6 months and is at least a 3 out of 10 in intensity.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT07377357Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for chronic back-related leg pain
This trial tests if a single session of electrical stimulation to the sciatic nerve can quickly reduce leg pain related to low back problems. It may help if you have had chronic sciatica (leg pain from your back) for more than 6 months and your pain has recently been interfering with daily life.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT07368920Recruiting
TENS for low back pain in adults
This study tests if a non-invasive device called TENS (which uses gentle electrical pulses) can help relieve low back pain that comes from muscle knots or tight bands. The device is applied to the skin over the painful area.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT07354607Recruiting
Does electrical stimulation improve blood flow?
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the arms can increase blood flow. It may help people with circulation problems.
ChambéryAges 18 years+ - NCT07342426RecruitingPhase 4
Laser therapy for tennis elbow
This trial tests high and low dose laser therapy for people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that started less than three months ago. It aims to see if laser treatment can reduce pain and improve healing.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293975Recruiting
Pain relief during brace removal with TENS or vibration
This study tests two drug-free methods—gentle electrical stimulation (TENS) and high-frequency vibration—to see if they can reduce pain when braces are removed.
BaghdadAges 15–35 - NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 years+ - NCT07267052Recruiting
Nerve stimulation at acupoints for pain relief
This trial uses a gentle electrical device on acupuncture points to study how it affects pain signals in the body. Healthy adults can join to help researchers understand a possible drug-free way to manage pain.
Taichung, Beitun, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT07251816Recruiting
How the brain creates motivation
This study looks at how your brain creates motivation by using brain scans and sometimes gentle stimulation. It is for healthy people who want to help researchers understand normal brain function.
BronAges 18–40 - NCT07244861Enrolling by invitation
TENS for neck muscle stiffness and pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) applied to the neck can reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 6 weeks and are willing to avoid certain medications the day before, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–50 - NCT06912334Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain relief
This trial tests a device that uses gentle electrical pulses on the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve, which may help reduce fibromyalgia pain and sensitivity. You will not know if you are receiving the real stimulation or a placebo to ensure unbiased results.
Athens, GreeceAges 18–79 - NCT06339632Recruiting
Electrical stimulation of breathing nerves and muscles in healthy adults
This study tests two gentle electrical stimulation methods on the nerves and muscles that help you breathe. It is for healthy adults to see how these treatments affect breathing.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–60 - NCT07187388Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for jaw pain in motor neuron disease
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation around the jaw can ease facial pain, improve jaw movement, and help oral health in people with certain motor neuron diseases like ALS or PLS. It may be a good fit if you have jaw pain and meet a few health conditions.
Davie, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109895Recruiting
Custom insoles with electrical stimulation for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether custom-made insoles combined with a mild electrical stimulation device can help heal diabetic foot ulcers better than standard care. It may reduce pain and improve healing for people with early-stage foot ulcers.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+
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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.
Related conditions
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.