Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for CRPS



Status:Completed
Conditions:Chronic Pain, Orthopedic, Pain
Therapuetic Areas:Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics / Podiatry
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:February 2014
End Date:March 2015

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for CRPS

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the durability of response to Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The
investigators will test various methods of TMS for varying lengths of time in a pilot study
to investigate what the clinical impact.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18 or older

- Diagnosis of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)

- Average pain level reported on Numerical Rating Scale meets entry criteria

- Ability to perform the experimental task and procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

- MRI contraindication (metal implants or devices, claustrophobia)

- TMS Contraindication (eg metal implant or devices near the site of stimulation)

- History of epilepsy

- History of a psychological or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study
procedures, at the discretion of the researcher.

- Neurologic illness that would interfere with brain integrity

- Current medical condition or medication use that would interfere with study
procedures or data integrity, at the discretion of the researcher.

- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

- On going legal action or disability claim.
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