Zapping the brain to fight fibromyalgia pain: small study shows promise

NCT ID NCT06006130

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain processes pain in people with fibromyalgia compared to healthy individuals. Researchers tested whether a non-invasive procedure called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, could reduce pain after two weeks of treatment. The study involved 36 adults aged 18 to 65 and measured changes in pain, mood, and daily function.

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) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a non-drug treatment option for fibromyalgia pain and help identify brain-based markers for diagnosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 people. The treatment is short-term and may not produce lasting pain relief. Results may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S4L1, Canada

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