Brain zaps and exercise offer new hope for back pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT04555278
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), alone or combined with specific exercises, can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain. 140 adults with long-lasting back pain participated. The goal was to see if these treatments help manage symptoms better than usual care.
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Locations
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CIRRIS (Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale)
Québec, Quebec, G1M 2S8, Canada
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