Electric stimulation at acupoints may alter pain signals in the brain

NCT ID NCT07267052

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) applied to specific acupoints can change how the brain processes pain signals. Thirty-five healthy adults will receive TENS on their hands while researchers measure brain activity using EEG. The goal is to understand the mechanism behind TENS and pain, not to treat any condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help explain how TENS at acupoints affects pain processing in the brain, guiding future pain treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only looks at brain signals, not real pain relief, so results may not apply to people with chronic pain.

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Conditions

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physical Therapy of China Medical University
RECRUITING

Taichung, Beitun, Taiwan, 406040, Taiwan

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