Can a gentle electric current ease the pain of braces?

NCT ID NCT07760337

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can reduce pain during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment. Using a split-mouth design, each participant receives active TENS on one side of the mouth and a placebo on the other, allowing direct comparison. The goal is to see if this non-invasive, drug-free method can offer a safe alternative to pain medication for people undergoing orthodontic alignment.

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 effective, TENS could offer a drug-free way to manage pain during orthodontic treatment, improving comfort and compliance.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. TENS may not reduce pain significantly, and it is not suitable for people with certain conditions like epilepsy or pacemakers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foundation University Islamabad

Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

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