Clinical Applicaitons of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Average Daily Pain
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Investigators
Sean Mackey
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Average Daily Pain
Time Frame: Baseline Compared to each treatmeant series (at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks)
Compared to baseline pain report as provided by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Change in Worst Daily Pain
Time Frame: Baseline Compared to each treatment series (at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks)
As compared to baseline worst daily pain report provided on visual analogue scale (VAS)