Long Term Efficacy of Neuronavigation Guided rTMS in Alleviating Gulf War Illness Related Headaches and Pain Symptoms
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+2 other locations
Overseen byAlbert Leung, M.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Veterans Medical Research Foundation
No Placebo Group
Approved in 2 Jurisdictions
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This study aims to look at the long term efficacy of using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in relieving Gulf War Illness related headaches and pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Male or female under 65 years of age who served in the military for at least 30 consecutive days between August 1, 1990, and July 31, 1991 in the Persian Gulf War region
Your average daily muscle pain is more than 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Criteria for Gulf War Illness (GWI)
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Exclusion Criteria
You have a history of severe memory problems, serious mental illnesses, or very serious medical conditions.
Pregnancy
Lack of ability to understand the experimental protocol and to adequately communicate in English
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Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Active rTMS at the LMCActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects will receive the repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) study procedure at the left motor cortex (LMC)
Group II: Sham rTMS at the LMCPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Sham rTMS will appear the same as the active, with the same parameters, but will not receive the actual magnetic stimulation to the LMC.
rTMS is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as rTMS for:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Migraines
- Smoking cessation
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as rTMS for:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Major Depressive Disorder
Find a Clinic Near You
Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
VA AtlantaDecatur, GA
VA San Diego Healthcare SystemSan Diego, CA
VA Palo AltoPalo Alto, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Veterans Medical Research FoundationLead Sponsor
United States Department of DefenseCollaborator