Brain wave test may unlock secrets of chronic pain
NCT ID NCT07116278
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses a device that combines magnetic stimulation and brain wave recording (TMS-EEG) to find biological markers for chronic pain. Researchers will measure brain responses in 100 adults with chronic pain and see if these signals can help diagnose pain types and predict how well different medications work. The goal is to develop objective tools for a condition that currently relies on patient self-report.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a brain-based test to help diagnose chronic pain and predict which treatments might work best for each person.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The brain measures may not prove reliable enough for routine clinical use.
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UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94107, United States