Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain

N/AWithdrawnNCT02070016

Stanford University

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test whether non-invasive brain stimulation, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may alleviate pain associated with various chronic pain conditions. We will test various methods of TMS to identify a treatment approach that may reduce the symptoms of chronic pain for the patient.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain

Interventions

Transcranial Magnetic StimulationDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain * Meets minimum pain level criteria * Ability to perform the experimental Task and Procedures Exclusion Criteria: * MRI contraindication if an MRI exam is required per protocol * TMS Contraindication * History of a psychological or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study procedures, at the discretion of the researcher. * Neurologic illness that would interfere with brain integrity * Current medical condition or medication use that would interfere with study procedures or data integrity, at the discretion of the researcher. * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant. * On going legal action or disability claim.

Locations (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Average Daily Pain

Compared to baseline pain report as provided by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Time frame: Baseline Compared to each treatmeant series (at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks)

Change in Worst Daily Pain

As compared to baseline worst daily pain report provided on visual analogue scale (VAS)

Time frame: Baseline Compared to each treatment series (at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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