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TMS for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Who can join
Ages 18 to 70 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 * Diagnosis of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) for at least 3 months * Average pain level reported on Numerical Rating Scale meets entry criteria * Ability to perform the experimental task and procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * MRI contraindication (metal implants or devices, claustrophobia) * TMS Contraindication (eg metal implant or devices near the site of stimulation) * History of epilepsy * History of a psychological or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study procedures, at the discretion of the researcher. * Neurologic illness that would interfere with brain integrity * Current medical condition or medication use that would interfere with study procedures or data integrity, at the discretion of the researcher. * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant. * On going legal action or disability claim.
About the study
The aim of the current study is to assess the efficacy of TMS in the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It is hypothesized that participants who receive TMS (Group 1) relative to sham treatment (Group 2) once daily for two days will demonstrate a greater improvement in CRPS-related pain and other associated symptomology (i.e., cognitive, emotional and physical) compared to baseline. Participants will be followed until they reach their baseline for two consecutive weeks to assess safety and duration of symptom alleviation.
What is being tested
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (device)
Sponsor: Stanford University · Participants: 40 · Started: Apr 24, 2017
Contact the study team
- Omar Altirkawi · Phone: (650) 497-0485
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT03137472
Locations in the U.S.
| California | Stanford Pain Management Center, Redwood City |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.