Shocking back pain relief? new study tests electrical devices

NCT ID NCT05972889

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether two types of electrical stimulation devices (TENS and interferential current) can reduce pain in people with chronic lower back pain. 334 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months were randomly assigned to receive the real device, a fake (sham) device, or their usual care. The main goal was to see if the devices lowered pain scores after 4 weeks compared to the sham or standard care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Applied Pain Institute, LLC

    Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, United States

  • DBPS Research

    Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, United States

  • Horizon Clinical Research

    Jasper, Georgia, 30143, United States

  • McGreevy NeuroHealth

    Saint Augustine, Florida, 32095, United States

  • One Oak Medical

    Congers, New York, 10920, United States

  • Peachtree Orthopedics

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30327, United States

  • Summit Brain, Spine and Orthopedics

    Lehi, Utah, 84043, United States

  • The Center for Clinical Research, LLC

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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