Clinical trials: Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain
Use of TENS Unit in the Management of Endometriosis Pain
The purpose of this study is see if Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) units help decrease endometriosis flare pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05348005
- Testing
- Ovira Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Unit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Activity Study With Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (FAST)
Pain associated with fibromyalgia interferes with daily function, work, and social activities resulting in a decreased quality of life. People with fibromyalgia also have a significant amount of fatigue and a fear of movement.
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT01888640)
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- Kathleen Sluka
Abortion in First Trimester, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Control During First-trimester Abortion
First-trimester abortion aspiration procedures are painful and sedation is typically provided. It is unsafe to drive after sedation due to the prolonged motor delay from some anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- TENS 2 0 (NCT05320432)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorder, Chronic Motor or Vocal
Open-label MNS for Tourette Syndrome
A recent report (Morera Maiquez et al 2020) described reduced tic severity in people with Tourette syndrome during 1-minute epochs of median nerve stimulation (MNS) at 10 Hz.
- Trial name
- NCT05016765
- Testing
- Active, self-directed electrical stimulation of the median nerve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is characterized by the application of an electric pulsed current through electrodes positioned on the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT03046212
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Exercises
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Surface Stimulation for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction, including sexual arousal disorder, has a significant clinical impact, affecting millions of women in the United States alone.
- Trial name
- NCT02692417
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Timothy Bruns
Ageing
Effect of a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Device on Overall Facial Appearance
Safety and clinical performance of the BMR Face device (manufactured by Bio-Medical Research)
- Trial name
- NCT01740440
- Testing
- BMR Face
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bio-Medical Research, Ltd.
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) consists of a surgical replacement of this joint by a prosthesis, and it is mainly carried out in cases of knee osteoarthrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03046225
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Continuous passive movement device, Exercises
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Rotator Cuff Injury
Laser CO2 Versus TENS After Reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most effective method between Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation therapy carbon dioxide therapy for pain control in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01391000
- Testing
- LASER CO2, TENS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Peripheral Edema
Wireless TENS for Peripheral Edema (Lower Limb Swelling)
This study is single center, subject will receive a wireless TENS device. All subjects will be allowed to keep the commercially-available device for use after the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04680533
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Overweight, Obesity
Safety and Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)-Assisted Weight Loss
This study is a randomized, adaptive, parallel arm study. The treatment group will receive the Elira wearable patch system and provided instructions for use and advised to follow a 1200 calorie diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03299881
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulator (TENS), Diet & Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Elira Therapeutics, Inc.
Scleroderma, Gastroparesis
TENS in Scleroderma
The goal of this pilot study is to assess the acceptability of the transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) device in treating Scleroderma-related gastroparesis.
- Conditions
- Scleroderma, Gastroparesis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
- Trial name
- NCT06646913
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Abortion in First Trimester
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Control During First Trimester Abortion
High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve-stimulation (TENS) is an inexpensive and non-invasive pain control approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03187002
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Moderate IV Sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cystic Fibrosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neuromodulation for Children With Cystic Fibrosis Experiencing Chronic Abdominal Pain
Chronic abdominal pain is extremely common in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Therapy for chronic abdominal pain is very limited and generally consists of osmotic laxatives or drugs that are used to treat irritable bowel…
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05515250
- Testing
- Use of neurostimulation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients With Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2
The purpose of the pilot study is to examine acceptability and proof of concept effectiveness of a wireless TENS technology to address PASC associated FM.
- Conditions
- Postacute Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Widespread Chronic Pain, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT05200858
- Testing
- TENS - high-dose, TENS - low-dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cervical Electrical Stimulation for ALS
Veterans are at higher risk than non-Veterans of falling ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS causes degeneration of motor neurons in both the brain and the spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT03411863
- Testing
- CES at rest, CES plus active hand or wrist movements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Endometrial Diseases, Pain, Postoperative
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation During Outpatient Endometrial Biopsy
The purpose of this study is to see whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (or TENS) reduces pain during an endometrial biopsy.
- Trial name
- NCT05472740
- Testing
- TENS 7000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Continuous Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Sleep Apnoea
The aim of this randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled cross-over trial is to demonstrate the effectiveness of continuous transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the pharyngeal dilator muscles to reduce sleep-disordered…
- Trial name
- TESLA (NCT01661712)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Pain, Postoperative
Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Control in Adults
Pain after surgery is unavoidable, and opioid medications are the cornerstone of most pain management regimens. However, they come at a cost with profound impacts on gastrointestinal motility, respiratory depression, and even…
- Trial name
- NCT02892513
- Testing
- Percutaneous auricular neurostimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Delayed Ejaculation
Penile Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Delayed Ejaculation
The aim of this clinical trial is to test the safety and feasibility of using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) of the penile nerves to reduce intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency time in men with delayed…
- Trial name
- NCT04115540
- Testing
- TENS penile nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University