Brain zaps and yoga poses: new hope for Veterans' back pain?

NCT ID NCT07158567

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with yoga can ease chronic low back pain in 213 veterans. TMS uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate brain areas involved in pain, while yoga adds stretching and strengthening. The goal is to reduce pain severity and interference with daily life, offering a non-drug option for those seeking alternatives to opioids.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and yoga
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer veterans a drug-free option to reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all back pain types. TMS and yoga require commitment and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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