Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manchester
Collaborating Sponsors:
TIYGA Health
Conditions:
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of neurofeedback (teaching participants to gain control over their own brainwaves) in chronic pain. The study is made up of four pilot studies. Participants who ...
Detailed Description
Chronic pain is a persisting pain which often exists in the absence of detectable tissue damage. It is also associated with feelings of depression, anxiety, and despair. Current treatments for chronic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Must be aged 40 or older
Exclusion
- Current or planned hospitalisation during the period of study.
- Non-English speaking participants
- Participants already involved in clinical trials, if it is not possible to schedule around this
- Unable, in the opinion of the research investigator, to comply or adhere to the requirements of the study.
- Patients with chronic pain in both upper limbs
- History of brain injury, stroke or neurosurgical procedures
- An implanted neurostimulator (e.g., deep brain stimulator)
- Damaged skin tissue on the head, or a skin condition such as severe eczema, or any skin allergies
- Failure of cognitive test (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) will exclude participants from taking part in studies that use neurofeedback procedures
- Some but not all of the study will be unavailable to participants currently undergoing psychotherapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 3 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 5 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04097522
Start Date
December 3 2018
End Date
October 5 2020
Last Update
April 16 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M6 8HD