Brain zaps for ball pain? new trial explores TMS
NCT ID NCT07035119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce chronic scrotal pain in men who have had pain for at least 6 months. Fifty men will receive TMS over the left prefrontal cortex in an open-label design. The main goal is to see if daily pain scores improve, and whether quality of life changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment option for chronic scrotal pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small feasibility trial with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. TMS is generally safe but may cause headache or scalp discomfort.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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