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Personalized Treatment by rTMS in Chronic Pain
Led by Aalborg University · Updated on 2026-05-12
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
241 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Previous research has shown the effectiveness of magnetic stimulation of the brain as a supplemental treatment for various conditions, such as depression and chronic pain. However, the application of magnetic stimulation has been standardized across patients without considering individual differences. This one-size-fits-all approach results in only half of the patients benefiting from the treatment, with the other half seeing no improvement in their symptoms. Therefore, a study on individuals with chronic pain will be performed to explore how magnetic stimulation treatments can be tailored to each person. This will involve analyzing brain signal measurements before the start of the therapy and adjusting/personalizing the magnetic stimulations to each individual person.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Personalized Treatment by rTMS in Chronic Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Presence of chronic pain most days for more than 3 months
- Average pain intensity between 3 and 9 on a 0 to 10 scale
- Ability to speak and understand English or Danish
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Current uncontrolled major depression as the main diagnosis
- Current history of substance abuse
- Inability to cooperate, understand the protocol, or complete questionnaires
- Contraindications to TMS (e.g., epilepsy, cranial implanted ferromagnetic devices, facial metal tattoos or permanent makeup)
- Unable to complete the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Adult Safety Screen questionnaire
- Participation in other research studies within 1 month before inclusion
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Aalborg University
Gistrup, North Denmark, Denmark, 9260
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Research Team
E
Enrico De Martino, Dr
CONTACT
D
Daniel Ciampi de Andrade, Prof
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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