Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for CRPS

Stanford University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Treatments

Device: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT02067273

25894-2

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the durability of response to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The investigators will test various methods of TMS for varying lengths of time in a pilot study to investigate what the clinical impact.

Enrollment

20 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 or older
Diagnosis of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)
Average pain level reported on Numerical Rating Scale meets entry criteria
Ability to perform the experimental task and procedures.

Exclusion criteria

MRI contraindication (metal implants or devices, claustrophobia)
TMS Contraindication (eg metal implant or devices near the site of stimulation)
History of epilepsy
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.