Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain

Stanford University

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain

Treatments

Device: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT02070016

27678

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

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.