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Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Therapy for MTBI Related Headaches
Led by Veterans Medical Research Foundation · Updated on 2024-11-21
240
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
191 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will assess the combined effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and telehealth based therapy in helping manage mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) related headaches. The investigators hypothesize that active rTMS combined with telehealth therapy will provide marked reduction in mTBI related headaches and symptoms in comparison to their placebo counterparts.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Therapy for MTBI Related Headaches
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
- Chronic headaches lasting more than 3 months after injury
- Aged 18 to 65 years
- No prior transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment
- Persistent headaches with intensity greater than 30 out of 100
- No history of daily headaches prior to mTBI
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant
- Have a pacemaker or any metal in the body that would prevent MRI
- History of dementia or major psychiatric diseases, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
- Presence of any other chronic neuropathic pain conditions
- History of seizures
- Pending litigation
- Cannot understand English
- History of chronic headaches like migraine prior to mTBI
- Evidence of worsening depressive or anxiety symptoms, active substance dependence, suicidal intent or attempt within the last month
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, California, United States, 92161
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Research Team
C
Caleb Lopez, BS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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