Status:

COMPLETED

CRPS - Diagnostics, Pathophysiological Mechanisms, and Response to Treatment With Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

Lead Sponsor:

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Turku University Hospital

Conditions:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of Upper Limb (Disorder)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a sham controlled, randomized, double-blind, navigated repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (nrTMS) study for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS types 1 and 2). The ...

Detailed Description

rTMS hypothetically disrupts the default networks related to chronic pain and renders the brain more susceptible to drugs, rehabilitation, or cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition, there is experi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • CRPS 1 or 2 of the upper limb
  • Duration ≥ 6 months
  • Mean pain (NRS) intensity ≥5/10
  • Medical and other therapies have failed

Exclusion

  • Other stimulation therapies apart from transcutaneous nerve stimulation
  • psychotic disorder
  • severe depression
  • use of strong opioids
  • epilepsy
  • any contraindication for MRI
  • abuse of alcohol or drugs
  • ongoing insurance or other entitlement cases

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 28 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 25 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

62 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04439669

Start Date

August 28 2017

End Date

August 25 2022

Last Update

July 3 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Turku University Hospital, Pain Clinic

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland, 20014

2

Helsinki University Hospital, Pain Clinic

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, 00029