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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain

WithdrawnNot applicableNCT02070016
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.

Brief summary (from the registry)

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 details

Official title
Clinical Applicaitons of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Sponsor
Stanford University
Start date
2014-01
Primary completion
2014-10
Sex
All
Age range
from 18 Years
Results posted
No results posted in this snapshot
Countries
United States
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02070016