Brain zaps could ease nerve pain in spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT06726954

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

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce nerve pain, depression, and sleep problems in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare two different rTMS protocols against a placebo in 63 adults. Participants continue their usual pain medications during the trial.

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 provide a non-drug way to reduce chronic nerve pain and improve quality of life for people with spinal cord injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 63 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment may not work better than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuralgia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

    RECRUITING

    Afyonkarahisar, 0300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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