Virtual walking and brain stimulation for nerve pain after spinal injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality walking with gentle brain stimulation can reduce nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. If you have ongoing nerve pain, this approach may help lessen it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have nerve pain that rates at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have a spinal cord injury classified as AIS A, B, C, or D.
- You are not pregnant, do not have epilepsy, cancer, a pacemaker, or metal implants in your head or eyes.
- You do not have severe headaches, uncontrolled mental health conditions, open scalp sores, or severe vision problems.
- You do not have pain from light touch on areas where vibrators will be placed.
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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