Brain zaps for tummy pain: new hope for IBS sufferers?

NCT ID NCT06409078

First seen Dec 22, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called rTMS (repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation) for chronic belly pain in 42 adults with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Researchers used brain scans to find overactive pain areas and then applied magnetic pulses to calm them. The goal was to reduce pain and improve daily life without drugs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China

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