Can a faint zap beat pain? new study puts nerve stimulation to the test

NCT ID NCT07170722

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether very low-level electrical stimulation of nerves near the spine can reduce chronic pain more than a sham (inactive) device. Twenty adults who already have a nerve stimulator implant took part. Each person received both the real low-level stimulation and the sham for 5 days each, without knowing which was which. The goal was to see if the stimulation truly helps with pain, sleep, and mood.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome type 2 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Low Back Pain neuralgia Pain, Postoperative Pelvic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neurokirurgiska kliniken. Neuromodulationsenheten

    Umeå, Västerbotten County, 90185, Sweden