Nerve stimulation at acupoints for pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult age 20 or older
- You have no long-term medical conditions
- You are not taking any medications that could affect the results
- You have no history of drug allergies or skin problems
- You do not have a pacemaker, epilepsy, or a history of tumors
- You are not pregnant and have no history of substance abuse
Quick eligibility check
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