Brain stimulation for chronic lower back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses gentle electrical currents to target the part of the brain involved in pain processing. It may help reduce chronic lower back pain that is not caused by a specific injury or condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had non-specific lower back pain for more than 3 months, or pain between your lower ribs and buttock crease for at least half of the days in the past 6 months.
- Your pain level must be at least 3 on a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable.
- Your pain gets worse with certain movements or postures, like bending or doing activities.
- You are willing to undergo brain imaging tests (MEG and MRI) before and after the treatment.
- You have not had major back surgery, implants, or certain pain treatments (like nerve blocks) in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have conditions like a heart condition, epilepsy, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis that might affect safety.
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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