Fibromyalgia study: Occipital Lobe Stimulation
Official title Feasibility and Effects of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Pain Perception in People With Fibromyalgia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07644221
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if repeated brain stimulation lowers pain and improves quality of life. It also compares different brain targets to see if they work differently.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
- What's involved
- Participants will receive daily brain stimulation sessions for four weeks, have pressure pain tests, and fill out questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts four weeks, with daily visits for stimulation and testing, plus questionnaire completion.
- Time commitment: about 4 weeks
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 65
You may be able to join if
- Formal diagnosis of fibromyalgia made by a practicing physician
- Pain resistant to common analgesics and medications for chronic pain
- Existing pain for more than 3 months with an average of at least 4 on a 0 to 10 Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
- Females of child bearing potential must be at least one of the following totally abstinent from heterosexual intercourse since the last menses before...
You likely can't join if
- If the subject is non-ambulatory.
- If the subject is female of child-bearing potential, subject must not be pregnant.
- Subject must not have a history of brain surgery or uncontrolled neurological conditions, such as seizure, fainting spells, transient ischemic attack.
- Subject must not have lifetime history of severe, uncontrolled mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar), psychotic disorders, other neural...
- Subject must not have any implanted electronic or metallic devices.
- Subject must not have heart diseases, including known arrhythmia, or severe liver or severe gastrointestinal disease or chronic severe infectious...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 4 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 to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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