TMS for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Stanford University
40 participants
Apr 24, 2017
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the current study is to assess the efficacy of TMS in the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It is hypothesized that participants who receive TMS (Group 1) relative to sham treatment (Group 2) once daily for two days will demonstrate a greater improvement in CRPS-related pain and other associated symptomology (i.e., cognitive, emotional and physical) compared to baseline. Participants will be followed until they reach their baseline for two consecutive weeks to assess safety and duration of symptom alleviation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age 18-70
- Diagnosis of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) for at least 3 months
- Average pain level reported on Numerical Rating Scale meets entry criteria
- Ability to perform the experimental task and procedures.
Exclusion Criteria8
- MRI contraindication (metal implants or devices, claustrophobia)
- TMS Contraindication (eg metal implant or devices near the site of stimulation)
- History of epilepsy
- 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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Interventions
The Magventure TMS stimulator will be used to perform intermittent theta burst followed by high frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
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NCT03137472