Posttraumatic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain study: Patient Machine Interface
Official title DoD AtMS for Posttraumatic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07301177
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares adaptive transcutaneous magnetic stimulation (AtMS) with fixed stimulation (FtMS) and a sham treatment to see if AtMS can lessen pain, improve function, and boost mood in people with post‑traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for veterans or active duty military members who have pain from nerve damage after injury or surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive 8 treatments of either AtMS, FtMS, or a sham over 16 weeks, visit the clinic 12 times for check‑ups and tests, and keep a daily diary of pain, sleep, and medication use.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 16 weeks, with 12 clinic visits and 8 treatment sessions during that time.
- Time commitment: about 16 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Veterans (men or women) of any race or ethnicity who are at least 18 years of age
- Chronic peripheral neuropathic pain present for more than 4 months after a traumatic or surgical event per medical history
- Have an average daily Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score \> 3
- At least one negative or positive sensory sign or symptom confined to innervation territory of the lesioned nervous structure
- Prior diagnostic tests confirming lesion or disease explaining neuropathic
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- people with central neuropathic pain (ex: due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy, HIV, chemo/anti-viral therapy, carpal tunnel syndrome...
- people with pain due to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Phantom limb pain after amputation (stump pain and phantom sensation are allowed)
- people with skin conditions in the affected dermatome
- people with other pain such as lumbar or cervical radiculopathy that may confound assessment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veterans (men or women) of any race or ethnicity who are at least 18 years of age
- Chronic peripheral neuropathic pain present for more than 4 months after a traumatic or surgical event per medical history
- Have an average daily Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score \> 3
- At least one negative or positive sensory sign or symptom confined to innervation territory of the lesioned nervous structure
- Prior diagnostic tests confirming lesion or disease explaining neuropathic
- Pregnancy
- people with central neuropathic pain (ex: due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy, HIV, chemo/anti-viral therapy, carpal tunnel syndrome, post-traumatic pain classified as central rather than peripheral)
- people with pain due to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Phantom limb pain after amputation (stump pain and phantom sensation are allowed)
- people with skin conditions in the affected dermatome
- people with other pain such as lumbar or cervical radiculopathy that may confound assessment
- Any subject considered at risk of suicide
- Use of prohibited medications in the absence of appropriate washout periods
- Participation in any other clinical trial within the 30 days prior to screening and/or during participation in this study
- Heart pacemaker
- people with a current diagnosis of DSM-IV-TR Axis I disorder (GAD \& MDD are allowed if clinically stable)
- people with pending lawsuits related to injury
- people who have previously received either transcranial or transcutaneous magnetic stimulation therapy in the past
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, 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?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 16 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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