Nerve zapping for better sex? new study tests it.
NCT ID NCT04122703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a treatment called percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for women with sexual dysfunction. 79 women received either real PTNS or a fake version to see if it improved their sexual function. The goal was to find a non-drug option for this common problem.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Stony Brook Medicine Women's Pelvic Health And Continence Center
Stony Brook, New York, 11733, United States
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