Electric stimulation at acupoints may alter pain signals in the brain
NCT ID NCT07267052
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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
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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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Department of Physical Therapy of China Medical University
RECRUITINGTaichung, Beitun, Taiwan, 406040, Taiwan
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