Zapping the brain to fight back pain: a new hope?
NCT ID NCT02954432
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether two types of gentle brain stimulation—tDCS and TUS—can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 40 adults aged 18 to 85 with persistent pain will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is to see if these non-invasive techniques offer relief without medication.
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
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