Brain zaps may ease stubborn back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07468799

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce chronic low back pain. Thirty adults with long-lasting pain received multiple sessions of rTMS over the brain's motor cortex. Researchers measured pain changes using a standard pain scale before and after treatment. The goal is to see if this device can offer a drug-free option for people whose pain doesn't respond to usual treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-invasive way to ease chronic low back pain for people who don't get relief from standard treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the pain relief might be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain neuralgia schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC NEUROPATHIC PAIN NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hasanuddin University

Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90245, Indonesia

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