Descriptive Pilot Study of the Effects of a Standardized Neuromodulation Program on Cortical Brain Function in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

Last updated: January 6, 2025
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Treatment

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans

Neurofeedback treatment

Clinical Study ID

NCT03929952
NIMAO/2018-01/AD-01
2021-A00437-34
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study aims to evaluate neurofeedback-induced changes in brain function and the correlations between these changes and clinical scores by functional magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography in patients with low back pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with a wifi connexion at home

  • Patient with the ability to modulate the height of the candle by thinking in thealpha synchrony test.

  • Patient with chronic low back pain for more than six months with a visual analoguepain scale greater than 5 impacting activities of daily living, hobbies and work

  • Patient having given free and informed consent and signed consent.

  • Affected patient or beneficiary of a health insurance plan.

  • Patient who is at least 18 years old (≥) and younger than 75 years old (<).

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding patient

  • Patient with a contraindication to performing a fMRI scan: ferromagnetic implant inthe body, piercing, claustrophobia, unable to remain in the scanner stationary for 40 minutes

  • Patient already included in another study

  • Patient in a exclusion period determined by a previous study

  • The subject is under the protection of justice, guardianship or curatorship.

  • The subject refuses to sign the consent.

  • It is not possible to give the subject informed information.

Study Design

Total Participants: 15
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 19, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
October 25, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Nimes University Hospital

    Nîmes, 30029
    France

    Site Not Available

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