Applications of Realtime Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI )
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT01111617
- Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
- Brief Summary
The goal of this research program is to determine the potential effectiveness of real-time fMRI training in improving mental control over pain.
- Detailed Description
A research study that looks at pain and how you experience pain. This research project aims to use virtual reality-based real-time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtfMRI) to assess brain activation during the experience of pain and while subjects attempt to mentally control their pain response.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18-65
- Chronic Pain patient or healthy control
- Ability to perform the experimental task
Exclusion Criteria
- MRI contraindication (metal implants, claustrophobia, pregnant or planning to become pregnant)
- History of psychiatric disorder (at the discretion of the investigator as to whether it interferes with the experimental task)
- History of Blistering
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain reduction as measured by visual analog scale (VAS) pain report Within the 2 hour feedback session
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Control of brain activity as measured by fMRI analysis Within the 2 hour feedback session
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Stanford University School of Medicine
🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States
Stanford University School of Medicine🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States