Reboot Pain: Integrating Neuromodulation Into Clinical Care for Military and Veterans With Chronic Pain
Emory University
Summary
This study will examine the effectiveness of tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) in reducing chronic pain when used with Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)-ABHP (Accelerated Behavioral Health Program) participants as measured by the Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity Scale (PEG).
Description
This study protocol will test whether a non-drug brain stimulation method called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can help reduce chronic pain in military service members and veterans who are receiving mental health treatment through the Accelerated Behavioral Health Program (ABHP) at the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP). The goal is to see if combining tDCS treatment with standard therapy will improve pain and overall well-being. The study population will include adult service members and veterans aged 18-89 who are experiencing chronic pain and enrolled in the Accelera…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–89 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female, 18-89 years old * Treated on site for ABHP * Willing to self-administer tDCS and complete the measures * PEG pain intensity of 4 or more for most of the day at least 3 days per week * Have an established PCP (Primary Care Provider) or pain management provider Exclusion Criteria: * Implanted pacemaker * Seizure Disorder * Pregnancy, if applicable * Any new onset of the following: * Balance Problems * Difficulty walking * Bladder incontinence * Bowel incontinence * Numbness * Tingling * Weakness * Medical contraindications * Current use…
Interventions
- DeviceTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation
tDCS is a painless brain stimulation treatment that uses direct electrical currents (at a constant, low intensity level) to stimulate specific parts of the brain and help modulate neuronal activity. Participants will receive a series of tDCS treatments during the Accelerated Brain Health Program (ABHP) coupled with self-report of pain severity and interference tDCS has been used to improve cognitive functions and pain management. Starting Day 1 of EHVP-IOP, tDCS will be administered with a constant current intensity of 2 mA for 20 min per session for up to 10 sessions over 2 weeks
Location
- The Emory ClinicAtlanta, Georgia