Brain stimulation for Gulf War-related pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation (repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) can help reduce headaches and body pain in veterans with Gulf War Illness. If you are a Gulf War veteran with ongoing moderate-to-severe pain, this trial could help find a new way to manage your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran or active military member who served in the Persian Gulf region between August 1990 and July 1991 for at least 30 days.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had ongoing fatigue, muscle/joint pain, mood or memory problems, headaches, or other symptoms related to Gulf War service for at least 6 months.
- You have moderate to severe muscle pain, joint pain, and headaches (rated 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale) that last for hours.
- You do not have certain other conditions (like epilepsy, a pacemaker, recent head injury, or active treatment for PTSD).
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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