VIBRANT: Brain Stimulation and Yoga for Chronic Back Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new approach for veterans with long-term low back pain by combining brain stimulation (TMS) with yoga. It aims to see if this blend can reduce pain better than standard care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for more than 6 months that is moderate to strong.
- You are able to do gentle yoga moves (like stretching and strengthening).
- You cannot have epilepsy or a history of seizures (or a close family member with them).
- You cannot be pregnant or nursing.
- You must not have certain medical devices like a pacemaker.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help reduce chronic low back pain. Participants will have brain scans and receive the treatment over several sessions.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can improve physiotherapy results for people with long-lasting low back pain. You may be asked to do questionnaires and follow a treatment plan, and some people may be able to reduce pain or improve function.
This study tests whether yoga can help Veterans with chronic low back pain. It compares yoga to usual care to see if it provides lasting pain relief.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
This study tests whether mobile “neurofeedback” training can reduce low back pain and improve how much it affects your daily life. You would likely use sensors that measure brain and body signals to guide the training.
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (DBS) to reduce severe low back pain that hasn’t improved after many standard treatments and procedures. It may help people whose pain is long-lasting and not fixable with another surgery.
Hear when a new Chronic Low Back Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.