ECCT consists of two primary components: the apparel, which holds the capacitive electrodes, and an oscillator that generates electric waves with specific intensity, waveform, and frequency.

The effectiveness of ECCT in cancer treatment is influenced by several factors, including the coverage provided by the apparel, the frequency, intensity, and waveform produced by the oscillator, as well as the duration of equipment usage, which determines the cancer's exposure to electrostatic waves. To achieve successful tumor elimination, the design of the apparel is crucial in the treatment process and must be tailored to the tumor's location and stage.

During normal cell division, microtubules guide chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell. However, when exposed to the electric field of ECCT, this polarization process is disrupted, resulting in mitotic arrest and subsequent cell death. This mechanism is especially effective against malignant cells with high proliferation rates, making ECCT a highly suitable therapy for aggressive cancers.