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Magnetic pulses to the brain aim to quiet CRPS pain

NCT ID NCT03137472

Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce pain and improve thinking, mood, and physical function in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Forty adults with CRPS will receive either real TMS or a sham treatment for two days. Researchers will track how long any pain relief lasts and whether symptoms return to baseline.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to temporarily ease CRPS pain and related symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 40 participants and just two days of treatment. The pain relief may be short-lived or no better than a sham procedure.

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Study facts

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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 40 people

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

Started

Apr 2017

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 * Diagnosis of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) for at least 3 months * Average pain level reported on Numerical Rating Scale meets entry criteria * Ability to perform the experimental task and procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * MRI contraindication (metal implants or devices, claustrophobia) * TMS Contraindication (eg metal implant or devices near the site of stimulation) * History of epilepsy * History of a psychological or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study procedures, at the discretion of the researcher. * Neurologic illness that would interfere with brain integrity * Current medical condition or medication use that would interfere with study procedures or data integrity, at the discretion of the researcher. * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant. * On going legal action or disability claim.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

complex regional pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Complex regional pain syndromes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford Pain Management Center

    RECRUITING

    Redwood City, California, 94043, United States

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