Clinical trial for Pain
Official title Spatiotemporal Thalamocortical Alterations Underlie Experimental and Chronic Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06968689
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study looks at how brain connections and brain waves change when people feel pressure pain, and how they rate that pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will have brain scans (fMRI) and brain‑wave recordings (EEG) while feeling pressure pain, and will receive real or fake brain‑stimulation treatments (tACS, tRNS, or sham).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Meet the MRI / EEG screening criteria
- Fluent in English
You likely can't join if
- Current or history of major medical, neurological, or psychiatric illness based on self-report
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that, in the investigator's judgment, precludes participation in the study because of a...
- History of head trauma
- Pregnant or lactating
- Presence of any contraindications to MRI scanning (for example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, claustrophobia, pregnancy, cannot lie still in...
- Conditions making study participation difficult (e.g., paralysis, psychoses, or other severe psychological problems as per the judgment of a study...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Meet the MRI / EEG screening criteria
- Fluent in English
- Current or history of major medical, neurological, or psychiatric illness based on self-report
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that, in the investigator's judgment, precludes participation in the study because of a heightened potential for adverse outcome (for example: asthma or...
- History of head trauma
- Pregnant or lactating
- Presence of any contraindications to MRI scanning (for example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, claustrophobia, pregnancy, cannot lie still in fMRI scanner)
- Conditions making study participation difficult (e.g., paralysis, psychoses, or other severe psychological problems as per the judgment of a study investigator during Session 1)
- Active substance abuse disorders (based on subject self-report)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Houston, Texas, United States
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, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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