Chronic Low Back Pain
Conditions
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.
Interventions
DEVICETranscranial Magnetic Stimulation
Sponsors
Stanford University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Average Daily Pain | 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 | 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) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed