Could a tiny zap ease pelvic pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07237165

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation technique can reduce chronic pelvic pain. Sixty adults with pelvic pain for over a year will be randomly assigned to one of two active stimulation methods or a placebo. The treatment involves daily sessions for a week, then weekly sessions for a month. Researchers will track pain levels using a simple 0-10 scale to see if the stimulation provides meaningful relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: direct current stimulation (a gentle electrical current applied via electrodes on the skin)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option for people with hard-to-treat pelvic pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no results yet. The effect may be no better than placebo, and benefits may not last long-term.

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CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinical Neurophysiology Unit, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Créteil, France

Créteil, France
Pain Management Center, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital (CHU Grenoble Alpes)

Grenoble, 38043, France

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