Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as a Tool to Decrease Pain and Improve Functioning (TMS Trial)
Palo Alto (17 mi)Overseen byAimee L. Mcrae-Clark, PharmD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: N/A
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?Despite the availability of opioid replacement therapies, many opioid use disordered Veterans are not able to remain abstinent. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique with a consistent, rapidly expanding literature base reporting positive outcomes in substance using populations. This pilot application will investigate a novel multi-session rTMS paradigm to determine feasibility and tolerability of this intervention in opioid use disordered Veterans.
Eligibility Criteria
Treatment Details
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: rTMSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 18 sessions of active rTMS delivered at 120% rMT.
Group II: Sham TMSPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will receive 18 sessions of sham rTMS delivered through an inactive coil.
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor