Shock therapy: can zapping nerves ease Post-Stroke shoulder pain?

NCT ID NCT07353190

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical Park Bursa Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard TENS therapy provides extra relief for shoulder pain after a stroke. Forty adults with hemiplegic shoulder pain will receive either TENS alone or TENS plus NMES, alongside their usual rehab. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and improves shoulder movement and daily activities.

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) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage shoulder pain after stroke, improving comfort and daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Electrical stimulation may cause skin irritation or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia Shoulder Pain stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIPLEGIA HEMIPLEGIC SHOULDER PAIN SHOULDER DISEASE STROKE

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