Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
NCT ID NCT05368428
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in their hands or feet. Participants used TENS daily for two weeks, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the treatment and whether their symptoms improved.
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Locations
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
What this could lead to
If it works, TENS could offer a drug-free way to ease nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early trial that was terminated early, so results are limited. TENS may not work for everyone and requires daily use.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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