Shocking away the pain: TENS device tested for endometriosis flares
NCT ID NCT05348005
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce pain during endometriosis flares. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain for three months without the device, then for three months while using it during flares. The goal was to see if the TENS unit lowered daily pain scores and improved quality of life.
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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
TENS unit (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to relieve pain)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, low-risk option for managing endometriosis flare pain at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed crossover study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest or no better than a placebo.
Conditions
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