Could a small device replace painkillers for period pain?
NCT ID NCT07521553
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a portable TENS device for reducing menstrual pain in 34 women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants used the device on their lower abdomen during pain episodes for up to three cycles. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could ease pain and improve quality of life.
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 women a safe, drug-free way to manage menstrual pain at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work for all types of period pain.
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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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Universidad de Valencia
Madrid, Spain
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