Could a device ease Post-Stroke pain without pills?
NCT ID NCT05563038
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device called Scrambler Therapy to see if it can reduce pain after a stroke by at least 50%. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who have had a stroke and have ongoing pain. Participants will receive either 5 or 10 treatments, and the results will be compared to standard pain medications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Scrambler Therapy (a device that delivers electrical stimulation to reduce pain)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-drug option for people with persistent pain after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not work better than standard treatments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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