Effects of Deep rTMS in Neuropathic Pain or Fibromyalgia : a Bicenter Randomized Sham Controlled Study
This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of deep rTMS on neuropathic pain or fibromyalgia. It will be randomized and sham controlled and will last 3 months. Patients will be randomized to receive acctive rTMS or sham rTMS and will receive repeated rTMS sessions (5 daily sessions then one session per week then every 2 to 3 weeks for up to 10 weeks).
• Chronic pain ≥ 6 months, at least 4/10 on a 0-10 NRS, present every day or nearly every day
• Neuropathic pain (confirmed with Douleur Neuropathique en 4 questions and international criteria from NeuPSIG) or fibromyalgia (revised ACR criteria)
• Stable concomitant medications for pain for at least one month
• Able to fill out questionnaires and understand and speak French