Brain stimulation to help chronic pain in psoriatic arthritis
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This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method, called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to see if it can reduce long-term pain in people with psoriatic arthritis. It may help by 'rewiring' how the brain processes pain signals.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have psoriatic arthritis, diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your disease is under control (no more than one swollen joint) or in remission.
- You have had chronic pain for at least 3 months, with a pain score of at least 30 out of 100.
- Your medications have been stable for at least 3 months, and you can stay on the same treatment during the study.
- You are able to have an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and TMS (brain stimulation) sessions.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and you have no metal implants or 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.
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