Shock therapy for leg pain? tiny device may help PAD patients move more
NCT ID NCT03204825
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a small device called TENS, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, could reduce leg pain during walking in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). It also looked at adding a patient education program to encourage more physical activity. The trial enrolled 95 participants and focused on whether a larger study is feasible, not on proving the treatment works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device and patient education program
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce leg pain and help people with PAD become more active.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It is designed to see if a bigger study is possible, not to prove the treatment works. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Clinical Research Facility, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Glasgow, Strathcylde, G51 4TF, United Kingdom