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Could a gentle brain zap plus exercise ease stubborn back pain?

NCT ID NCT06969456

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS to a structured exercise program can reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic spinal pain that hasn't improved with usual care. Forty-two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either tDCS plus exercise or exercise alone. The goal is to see if the combination leads to better pain relief, movement, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) plus motor control exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with chronic spinal pain who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of tDCS over exercise alone is uncertain, and individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnostic of PSPS-T2 * Neuropathic pain (DNA4 ≥ 4) * Patients older than 18 years * ≥ 6 months with pain * VAS score ≥ 7 Exclusion Criteria: * Previous or programmed surgeries in abdominal area * Pregnant or lactating * Severe fractures or pathologies * Spine structural deformity * Neurologic or psychiatric issues

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome type 2

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Chronic pain (back / neck) Spinal pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Catholic Univerity of Valencia

    RECRUITING

    Valencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain

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