Could a simple electrical device ease labor pain without drugs?

NCT ID NCT07401147

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ricardo A Gutierrez Ramirez, MD, MSc, FACOG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical device called TENS can reduce pain during labor in first-time mothers. 132 women will receive both real TENS and a sham (inactive) device at different times to compare pain levels. The goal is to see if TENS offers a safe, non-drug option for labor pain relief.

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 offer a drug-free option for managing labor pain, potentially reducing the need for epidurals or other medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (132 participants) and the effect may be modest or no better than placebo. TENS may not provide enough pain relief for all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LABOR PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Escuela
RECRUITING

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras
Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social
RECRUITING

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras

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