Virtual reality and nerve stimulation for veterans with chronic pain and PTSD
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that combines virtual reality with gentle nerve stimulation to help veterans with long-term pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had pain for more than 6 months
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD or have a PTSD checklist score above 30
- You speak English or French
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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