Brain stimulation for chronic face and mouth pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS or tDCS) can help reduce long-lasting pain in the face, jaw, or mouth. It's for people who have tried other treatments without enough relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had pain in your face, jaw, or mouth for more than 3 months.
- Your pain is moderate to severe (4 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You have tried at least one treatment (like medication or physical therapy) that didn't work well enough.
- You are able to understand the study and give your permission to join.
- Your pain medicines have been the same for at least 4 weeks before starting the study.
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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