Could a simple nerve stimulator ease chronic eye pain?
NCT ID NCT05531643
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a TENS device, placed on the forehead, is safe and practical for treating chronic eye pain in 39 veterans. Participants used the device at home for 6 months. The goal was to see if it reduces pain and to prepare for a larger trial.
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 point toward a safe, non-drug option for managing chronic eye pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 39 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on safety and feasibility, not proof of effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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