Stanford tests ultrasound patch to zap nerve pain without needles or pills

NCT ID NCT07572591

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Stanford University is testing a wearable ultrasound device that targets peripheral nerves to reduce chronic pain. The device is placed on the skin over the painful area and delivers focused ultrasound waves. In this early study, 90 adults with nerve-related pain will attend a single visit to test safety and pain relief. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach could become a practical, drug-free pain management tool.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ultrasound device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option for managing chronic nerve pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very early study with only 90 participants and a single visit. It primarily checks safety, not long-term effectiveness, and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome neuralgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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