The Feasibility of rTMS and Sensorimotor Training Task for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study will investigate the feasibility of using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and a sensorimotor training task to treat symptoms of pain in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). rTMS is a non-invasive technique that involves delivering magnetic pulses in rapid succession over the area of the brain that controls movement. The sensorimotor training task involves non-invasive nerve stimulation used to cue a participant to complete motor actions. The purpose of this study is to determine whether recruitment is feasible in this patient population and patients maintain adherence to the intervention. In addition, the investigators want to determine whether rTMS combined with sensorimotor training is an effective intervention to alleviate symptoms of pain in patients with CRPS.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• A diagnosis of CRPS type 1 affecting one of their hands

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton King Campus
RECRUITING
Hamilton
Contact Information
Primary
Aimee Nelson, PhD
nelsonaj@mcmaster.ca
9055259140
Backup
Stevie Foglia, MSc
foglias@mcmaster.ca
9053920144
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 18
Treatments
No_intervention: Group A-Control
Participants in this arm will not experience any intervention during a 4 week period of time. Participants will experience their standard medical care.
Experimental: Group B-rTMS and sensorimotor training
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) will be delivered at 10 Hz, 2000 pulses targeting the hand representation of the left primary motor cortex. Immediately following rTMS, participants will perform sensorimotor training. Nerve stimulation will be applied to the second through fifth digits and the wrist of the affected limb to cue movement. This intervention will be performed approximately 4 days per week for 4 weeks. In addition, participants will experience their standard medical care.
Experimental: Group C-Sensorimotor training
Participants will perform sensorimotor training intervention. Nerve stimulation will be applied to the second through fifth digits and the wrist of the affected limb to cue movement. This intervention will be performed approximately 4 days per week for 4 weeks. In addition, participants will experience their standard medical care.
Sponsors
Leads: McMaster University
Collaborators: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov