Brain zaps for pelvic pain: new hope for endometriosis sufferers?
NCT ID NCT02161302
First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women who had been diagnosed with endometriosis and were on hormone therapy took part. They received tDCS sessions, and researchers measured changes in pain levels, brain activity, and pain sensitivity over about a month.
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Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil
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