Could a quick brain zap ease Long-Term nerve pain?

NCT ID NCT07650526

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests two non-invasive brain stimulation techniques—standard rTMS and a faster version called aiTBS—against a sham (fake) treatment in 30 adults with chronic neuropathic pain lasting at least 6 months. Participants receive both active and sham treatments in a random order, with a washout period in between. The goal is to see if these methods reduce pain and to find predictors of who might benefit most.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) - a non-invasive device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a faster, more convenient non-drug option for managing chronic neuropathic pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The effects may be modest or not last long, and not everyone may respond.

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CHRONIC NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hopital Ambroise-Paré INSERM U987, 9 Av. Charles de Gaulle
RECRUITING

Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France Region, 92100, France

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