Brain stimulation for chronic pain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help people with chronic pain, specifically Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), manage pain-related avoidance behaviors. It may help reduce pain and improve daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I or II.
- Your pain has lasted at least 6 months and has not improved with standard treatments.
- Your average pain in the last 30 days is 5 or higher on a 0-10 scale.
- You experience allodynia (pain from a light touch) or hyperalgesia (extreme sensitivity to pain).
- You are not currently using a spinal cord stimulator or similar device.
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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