Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain



Status:Withdrawn
Conditions:Back Pain, Back Pain
Therapuetic Areas:Musculoskeletal
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:January 2014
End Date:October 2014

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Clinical Applicaitons of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

The purpose of this study is to test whether non-invasive brain stimulation, such as
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may alleviate pain associated with various chronic
pain conditions. We will test various methods of TMS to identify a treatment approach that
may reduce the symptoms of chronic pain for the patient.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18 or older

- Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain

- Meets minimum pain level criteria

- Ability to perform the experimental Task and Procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

- MRI contraindication if an MRI exam is required per protocol

- TMS Contraindication

- 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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Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California 94304
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