Brain zaps and exercise: new hope for veterans' stubborn back pain?

NCT ID NCT06999772

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) to a special type of physiotherapy can better reduce chronic low back pain and disability in military veterans. About 96 veterans with long-lasting back pain and high emotional distress will receive either real or fake brain stimulation alongside their therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this combination improves physical function and pain more than therapy alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain

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  • Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale (CIRRIS)

    RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1M 2S8, Canada

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  • Cirris (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale)

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1M 2S8, Canada