Trial results
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According to the results reported on ClinicalTrials.gov, this trial (NCT05198518) enrolled 60 participants who had recently undergone sinus surgery. They were divided into two groups: 27 people used a microcurrent TENS device (a small device that delivers a very mild electrical current to the skin) and 33 people used a sham device (one that looked the same but did not deliver the active treatment). The trial was measuring post-surgery pain levels and overall sinus-related quality of life over a 14-day period, with participants asked to use their device at least three times a day. The reported data shows that pain was rated on a 0–10 scale (where 0 means no pain and 10 means the worst possible pain). During the first five recorded uses of the device, both groups reported pain scores that generally trended downward over time. For example, at the start of the first device use, the microcurrent group reported an average score of 4.9 and the sham group 5.6; by four hours after the fifth use, those figures had fallen to 2.9 and 2.7 respectively. The reported data also shows quality-of-life scores measured using a standard sinus symptom questionnaire (the SNOT-22, scored 0–110, where higher means a greater burden of symptoms). At the start, the microcurrent group averaged 46.5 and the sham group averaged 37.6; at a later follow-up point, those scores were reported as 27.0 and 19.2 respectively. It is worth noting that the reported data does not include details about the timing of the follow-up SNOT-22 measurement, and no further breakdown or statistical comparison figures were included in the submitted results. These are the results as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov. They are not medical advice — always discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis Trial, Completed
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are scheduled to have a functional nasal or sinus surgery using a small camera (called endoscopic sinus surgery)
- You have been rated as generally healthy or having only mild health conditions by your doctor before surgery (confirm with trial site)
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You are able to understand the study and agree to take part on your own
- You can read, write, and understand English or Spanish
- You are able to come to follow-up appointments around 7 and 14 days after surgery, and again between 10 and 21 days after surgery
- After your surgery, while still in the recovery room, you rate your pain as 5 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10
Who may not be able to join:
- You are under 18 years old
- You do not understand English or Spanish
- You have a history of long-term (chronic) pain
- You currently need opioid (strong painkiller) medications for ongoing pain, or you are being treated by a pain specialist
- You have a neurological condition, including a seizure disorder (such as epilepsy)
- You are having any additional procedures done at the same time as your sinus surgery
- You are currently in the custody of the state or are a prisoner
- You are pregnant
- You have any metal implants in your skull, including deep brain stimulators or cochlear implants
- You have any heart device, either implanted inside your body or worn externally, such as a pacemaker, heart defibrillator, or defibrillator vest
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
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Primary endpoints
Change in Pain Visual Analog Score After First Use of Device; Change in Pain Visual Analog Score After Second Use of Device; Change in Pain Visual Analog Score After Third Use of Device; Change in Pain Visual Analog Score After Fourth Use of Device; Change in Pain Visual Analog Score After Fifth Use of Device; Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT 22); Mean Difference in Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Score
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.