Feasibility and Effects of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Pain Perception in People With Fibromyalgia (NCT07644221)
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Noninvasive Study of Pain Circuits in Patients With Chronic Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this interventional study is to learn whether noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) will have an effect on pain perception in people with fibromyalgia. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do repeated sessions of NIBS lead to a reduction in perceived pain? Do repeated sessions of NIBS lead to an improvement in quality of life? Researchers will compare different brain targets to see if effects are different between them. Participants will receive repeated daily sessions of NIBS over 4 weeks with application of pressure pain algometry, and complete various questionnaires.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UPMC Pain Management — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- UPMC Pain Management — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 268-3644
Email: pgrover@andrew.cmu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.