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rTMS in Alleviating Pain and Co-Morbid Symptoms in Gulf War Veterans Illness (GWVI)

Exploring rTMS for pain relief in Gulf War Veterans Illness.

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18-65 years
All
Phase N/A

This study is exploring how well repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (**rTMS**) works to help with pain and other symptoms in veterans from the Gulf War, which happened in 1990-1991. **rTMS** is a treatment that uses magnets to stimulate the brain and is not invasive, meaning it does not require surgery. Many veterans from this war experience bad headaches and body pain, which can also cause depression. Traditional medicine hasn't worked well, and some drugs can have bad side effects. The study is trying to see if **rTMS** can help these veterans feel better without those side effects.

  • The study is for veterans under 65 who served during the Gulf War.
  • Participants need to have certain pain and headache conditions.
  • Some people, like those with pacemakers or certain brain conditions, cannot join.
Study details
    Gulf War Illness
    Depression

NCT04046536

VA Office of Research and Development

10 October 2024

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