Could a tiny brain zapper ease gulf war Veterans' pain?
NCT ID NCT07151248
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that delivers a mild electrical current to the head (cranial electrical stimulation) can reduce pain and other symptoms in veterans with Gulf War Illness. About 130 participants aged 40-80 will receive either real or sham stimulation, and researchers will use brain scans to understand how it works. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to manage this condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cranial electrical stimulation (CES) using Alpha-Stim™ device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free, portable option for managing chronic pain and related symptoms in Gulf War Illness.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The sham control may also provide some sensation, potentially reducing the observed benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory Clinic
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States
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