Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain

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Conditions studied: Chronic Low Back Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02070016

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

0

Starts

2014-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-08-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 or older
• Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain
• Meets minimum pain level criteria
• Ability to perform the experimental Task and Procedures

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Stanford University School of Medicine — Palo Alto, California, United States

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