Can a mild zapping of skin nerves unlock the secrets of chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT03037684
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a mild electrical stimulation method on the skin to better understand nerve pain in people with neuropathy or chronic pain after surgery. Researchers will measure how pain intensity and thresholds change. The goal is to learn more about how pain signals work, not to provide a new treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
slow depolarising transcutaneous electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how nerve pain works and possibly lead to new ways to diagnose or treat it.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on measuring pain responses, not on providing a treatment. It is small (75 people) and may not lead to any direct benefit for participants.
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Locations
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Centre for Pain Medicine
RECRUITINGNottwil, 6207, Switzerland
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