Retraining the brain to ease chronic pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new therapy that helps people with long-term pain learn to control their brain's response to pain. It may help reduce pain intensity and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have had chronic pain for more than 3 months, such as fibromyalgia or complex regional pain syndrome.
- Your average pain is at least 4 out of 10.
- You have been on the same pain medications for at least 4 weeks.
- You speak Hebrew fluently and can attend sessions with video recording.
- You are not pregnant, have no active cancer, dementia, severe depression, or certain mental health conditions, and can undergo an MRI.
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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