Shocking period pain away? new trial tests nerve zap for cramps
NCT ID NCT07307222
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle (TTNS) can reduce pain and distress from period cramps. Thirty-six women with primary dysmenorrhea will receive either standard care (heat packs and stretches) or standard care plus TTNS for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain intensity, menstrual symptoms, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce menstrual pain and distress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is non-invasive but may not work for all.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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About 36 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Females with a regular menstrual cycle, experiencing primary dysmenorrhea, confirmed by history and clinical diagnosis. * Females aged between 18 and 35 years. * Their BMI ranging from 20 to 29.9 kg/m². Exclusion Criteria: * Females engaging in regular physical exercises prior to the study course. * A history of abdominal or pelvic surgery. * Pelvic pathologies or diseases (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, adenomyomas, or uterine fibroids). * Malignant or benign neoplasms in the uterus. * Chronic diseases, including diabetes and/or rheumatoid arthritis. * Presence of metal implants or pacemakers. * Any contraindications to the use of electrical stimulation (e.g., open wounds, some skin conditions…. etc.).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damas Central Hospital
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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