Deep rTMS (H-coil) for Neuropathic Pain or Fibromyalgia
Effects of Deep rTMS in Neuropathic Pain or Fibromyalgia : a Bicenter Randomized Sham Controlled Study
Nadine ATTAL
70 participants
Jan 30, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of "deep" rTMS on neuropathic pain or fibromyalgia. It will be randomized and sham controlled and will last 3 months. Patients will be randomized to receive acctive rTMS or sham rTMS and will receive repeated rTMS sessions (5 daily sessions then one session per week then every 2 to 3 weeks for up to 10 weeks).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Chronic pain ≥ 6 months, at least 4/10 on a 0-10 NRS, present every day or nearly every day
- Neuropathic pain (confirmed with Douleur Neuropathique en 4 questions and international criteria from NeuPSIG) or fibromyalgia (revised ACR criteria)
- Stable concomitant medications for pain for at least one month
- Able to fill out questionnaires and understand and speak French
Exclusion Criteria5
- Contraindications to rTMS
- Prior treatment with rTMS
- Progressive severe condition (eg cancer)
- Psychosis
- Psychoactive drug abuse
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Interventions
This brain neurostimulation method targets the motor cortex bilaterally
This brain sham neurostimulation method targets the motor cortex bilaterally
Locations(2)
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NCT06250491