Zapping the brain to zap back pain: new study tests Non-Invasive relief
NCT ID NCT02954432
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment in 40 adults aged 18-85 who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to see if these non-invasive techniques offer a drug-free way to manage pain.
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
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