Reboot Pain (tDCS)

Recruiting

Reboot Pain: Integrating Neuromodulation Into Clinical Care for Military and Veterans With Chronic Pain

Who can join

Ages 18 to 89 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or Female, 18-89 years old
* Treated on site for ABHP
* Willing to self-administer tDCS and complete the measures
* PEG pain intensity of 4 or more for most of the day at least 3 days per week
* Have an established PCP (Primary Care Provider) or pain management provider

Exclusion Criteria:

* Implanted pacemaker
* Seizure Disorder
* Pregnancy, if applicable
* Any new onset of the following:

  * Balance Problems
  * Difficulty walking
  * Bladder incontinence
  * Bowel incontinence
  * Numbness
  * Tingling
  * Weakness
* Medical contraindications

  * Current use of sodium channel blockers
  * Lidocaine (OTC/transdermal delivery is ok)
  * Mexiletine
  * Amitriptyline; other tricyclic antidepressants
  * Anti-epileptic medications: phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, rufinamide, lacosamide and eslicarbazepine acetate

    * Current use of calcium channel blockers
    * Current use of N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists
  * Ketamine
  * Dextromethorphan
  * Felbamate

    * History of brain surgery
    * History of brain tumor
    * History of seizure disorder
    * History of stroke
    * Intracranial metal implantation
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals who are not yet adults
* Prisoners
* Non-English speaking

About the study

This study will examine the effectiveness of tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) in reducing chronic pain when used with Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)-ABHP (Accelerated Behavioral Health Program) participants as measured by the Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity Scale (PEG).

What is being tested

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (device)

Sponsor: Emory University · Participants: 100 · Started: Feb 16, 2026

Contact the study team

Syreese Fuller · Phone: 404-778-3188

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07411859

Locations in the U.S.

Georgia

The Emory Clinic, Atlanta

Conditions

Chronic Pain

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.