Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Central Post Stroke Pain ( CPSP)
Lead Sponsor:
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Conditions:
Central Post Stroke Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the analgesic effects of navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in central post stroke pain. MRI based navigation is used to determine the exact loc...
Detailed Description
Central post stroke pain is often very resistant to treatment. TMS has been shown to be a promising tool in treating difficult pain conditions. The best sites for stimulation are still not known and n...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- MRI defined brain infarction or hemorrhage before or at the age of 65 years
- CPSP diagnostic criteria is met (definite), verified by a neurologist
- Stable analgesic medication
- Average pain NRS 4 or more
Exclusion
- Epilepsy
- Difficult aphasia
- Dementia
- Contraindication for TMS or MRI
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02277912
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
September 1 2016
Last Update
October 24 2018
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