Magnetic pulses may ease Post-Concussion headaches without pills

NCT ID NCT06112093

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

Summary

This study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can reduce chronic headaches and improve recovery in people with mild traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare active rTMS to a sham (fake) treatment in 60 adults aged 18-55 who have had persistent headaches for at least 3 months after their injury. The goal is to see if rTMS can help without the side effects of common headache medications.

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)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug option for managing chronic headaches after mild brain injury, potentially reducing reliance on medications with side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may not prove effective, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion Chronic Pain Headache headache disorder Post-Concussion Syndrome traumatic brain injury

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

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