Could a simple device ease nerve pain in Charcot-Marie-Tooth?

NCT ID NCT01918826

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce leg pain in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Ten adults with chronic pain participated. The goal was to see if pain scores dropped by at least 30%.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, low-risk way to manage chronic pain in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief may be minimal or not last.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nice

    Nice, 06000, France

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