Shocking period pain away? new trial tests nerve zap for cramps
NCT ID NCT07307222
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle (TTNS) can reduce pain and distress from period cramps. Thirty-six women with primary dysmenorrhea will receive either standard care (heat packs and stretches) or standard care plus TTNS for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain intensity, menstrual symptoms, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce menstrual pain and distress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is non-invasive but may not work for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damas Central Hospital
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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