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Can a gentle electric current ease the pain of braces?

NCT ID NCT07760337

Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can reduce pain during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment. Using a split-mouth design, each participant receives active TENS on one side of the mouth and a placebo on the other, allowing direct comparison. The goal is to see if this non-invasive, drug-free method can offer a safe alternative to pain medication for people undergoing orthodontic alignment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to
If effective, TENS could offer a drug-free way to manage pain during orthodontic treatment, improving comfort and compliance.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. TENS may not reduce pain significantly, and it is not suitable for people with certain conditions like epilepsy or pacemakers.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

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 57 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: - both male and female patients Age 18-57 years Good oral hygiene Patients in alignment and levelling stage Patients how have not taken any pain medication in the past 24 hours Exclusion Criteria:- Patients with history of epilepsy Patients with cardia arrhythmias and pacemaker Pregnant patients

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Conditions

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Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foundation University Islamabad

    Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

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