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Official title Acute Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Acupoints on Nociceptive Transmission
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07267052
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) applied to acupoints can modulate pain transmission and cortical processing in healthy adult volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does TENS at Zhongzhu (SJ3) and Hegu (LI4) change pain-related evoked potentials (PREPs)?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Adult
- 20 years or older
- The absence of chronic medical conditions
- No history of drug allergies
- No skin disorders
You likely can't join if
- History of malignant tumors
- History of hand disorders
- Has implanted cardiac pacemakers
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- Any other condition that may interfere with the study procedures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy Adult
- 20 years or older
- The absence of chronic medical conditions
- No history of drug allergies
- No skin disorders
- No current use of medications that could affect study outcomes
- Participants maintain a regular daily routine
- No history of substance or medication abuse
- History of malignant tumors
- History of hand disorders
- Has implanted cardiac pacemakers
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- Any other condition that may interfere with the study procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taichung, Beitun, Taiwan, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taichung, Beitun, Taiwan, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.