Clinical trial for Spinal Cord Injuries
Official title Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy in Neuropathic Painful Spinal Cord Injury Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05645003
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to usual medication reduces neuropathic pain.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have a spinal cord injury and ongoing nerve‑related pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive high‑frequency magnetic pulses to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex while continuing their regular pain medicines, and will attend study visits for the treatments and assessments.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Between the ages of 20-70, who applied to the AFSU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation inpatient service with the diagnosis of spinal cord injury and
- Having spinal cord injury with neurophatic pain at least six months ago,
- Able to follow two-stage verbal commands,
- Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily and regularly,
- Patients who are medically stable (no previous myocardial infarction, no musculoskeletal problems) will be included in our study.
You likely can't join if
- Having an important comorbid disease such as severe heart disease (aortic stenosis, angina, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, pacemaker) and...
- Epilepsy,
- History of antiepileptic drug use,
- Intracranial metal object,
- Presence of in-ear implant,
- Cognitive dysfunction,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Between the ages of 20-70, who applied to the AFSU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation inpatient service with the diagnosis of spinal cord injury and
- Having spinal cord injury with neurophatic pain at least six months ago,
- Able to follow two-stage verbal commands,
- Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily and regularly,
- Patients who are medically stable (no previous myocardial infarction, no musculoskeletal problems) will be included in our study.
- Having an important comorbid disease such as severe heart disease (aortic stenosis, angina, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, pacemaker) and uncontrolled hypertension,
- Epilepsy,
- History of antiepileptic drug use,
- Intracranial metal object,
- Presence of in-ear implant,
- Cognitive dysfunction,
- Lower extremity peripheral nerve injury,
- With malignancy and active infection,
- Infection on the skin in the application area,
- Having an open wound,
- Having inflammatory disease,
- Orthopedic injuries that can limit maximum effort contractions,
- Having a brain lesion or a history of drug use that will affect the seizure threshold,
- Patients with increased intracranial pressure or uncontrolled migraine will not be included.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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