Brain zaps for back pain: new study tests tACS
NCT ID NCT06568198
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can reduce chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain levels and brain activity in 80 adults aged 18-60 who have had low back pain for over 6 months. The goal is to see if tACS can change how the brain processes pain, offering a potential new way to manage this common condition.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGCharlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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