This trial is enrolling 63 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on pain. rTMS is a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. A coil (held over the head) delivers the magnetic stimulation that activates the central nervous system. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive 20 daily sessions of either: 1) rTMS targeting the front of the brain (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex); 2) rTMS targeting the motor area of the brain (primary motor cortex); or 3) a placebo (sham) treatment. Final testing of pain will be performed after 2 months.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 20 daily sessions of either 1) rTMS targeting the front of the brain (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex), 2) rTMS targeting the motor area of the brain (primary motor cortex), or 3) a placebo (sham) treatment. - rTMS is a non-invasive technique which uses a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. A coil (held over the head) delivers the magnetic stimulation that activates the central nervous system. - Final testing of pain will be performed after 2 months.
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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