Magnetic pulses to the brain may soothe diabetic nerve pain

NCT ID NCT06482827

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

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether a 4-week course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in 18 adults with diabetic neuropathy. Participants received rTMS and were monitored using questionnaires, nerve tests, and blood work. The goal was to see if this non-invasive brain stimulation could offer symptom relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S4L1, Canada