Can virtual walking and mild brain zaps ease nerve pain in spinal injury?
NCT ID NCT07254767
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new approach to reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants will receive ten sessions combining mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality walking and muscle vibration. The goal is to see if this drug-free combo can lower pain intensity and improve daily life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with virtual reality and muscle vibration
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new drug-free way to reduce chronic nerve pain after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 people, so results may not apply widely. The effect on pain may be small or temporary.
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