Neurofeedback for chronic pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to see if it can help people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have chronic widespread pain. It uses a computer to show you your brain activity and teach you to control it, which may reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have chronic widespread pain.
- Your RA is stable (few swollen joints and normal inflammation blood test results).
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a 0–10 scale.
- You are right-handed and have normal or corrected vision and hearing.
- You are not currently being treated by a pain team for medication changes or other non-drug pain treatments.
- You do not have major neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, or Parkinson's disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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