Can brain stimulation reduce endometriosis pain?
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) can reduce ongoing endometriosis-related pain. If you have persistent pelvic pain that hasn't improved with other treatments, this trial may offer a new option to explore.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have endometriosis-related pain that is still at least moderate (more than 3 out of 10) after trying medical or surgical treatments.
- You do not have any metal implants in your head or neck, a pacemaker, or a personal or family history of seizures.
- Your pain is not caused by another condition such as infection, thyroid disease, autoimmune disease, or gastrointestinal issues.
- You do not have another pain that is stronger than your endometriosis pain.
- You are not pregnant.
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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