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Could a simple electrical device ease labor pain without drugs?

NCT ID NCT07401147

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical device called TENS can reduce pain during labor in first-time mothers. 132 women will receive both real TENS and a sham (inactive) device at different times to compare pain levels. The goal is to see if TENS offers a safe, non-drug option for labor pain relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for managing labor pain, potentially reducing the need for epidurals or other medications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (132 participants) and the effect may be modest or no better than placebo. TENS may not provide enough pain relief for all women.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 132 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent. * Women aged 18-45 years. * Nulliparous. * Term singleton pregnancy (37-42 weeks). * Cephalic presentation. * Spontaneous onset of labor or induced/conducted labor under adequate control. * Cervical dilation of at least 5 cm at enrollment. * Normal amniotic fluid volume and reassuring fetal monitoring. * Uncomplicated pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy. * Non-cephalic presentation. * Severe obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, placental abruption). * Maternal chronic or acute diseases interfering with safety. * History of neurological/psychiatric disorders contraindicating TENS. * Abnormal fetal monitoring or amniotic fluid. * Pre-pregnancy BMI \>30 kg/m². * Fetal demise. * Illiteracy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Labor Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Escuela

    RECRUITING

    Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras

  • Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social

    RECRUITING

    Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras

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