Charleston, SCNCT07116109Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Chronic Pain Clinical Trial in Charleston, SC

Access cutting-edge chronic pain treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Charleston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charleston

    Convenient for SC residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Charleston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Chronic Pain Study in Charleston

The purpose of this study is to examine comparative effectiveness of two home-based telemedicine delivered interventions: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with Massed Prolonged Exposure (Massed-PE) vs. Sham tDCS combined with Massed PE, focusing on pain and PTSD outcomes, to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions on process outcomes of patient satisfaction, treatment attrition, and treatment compliance and to explore changes in blood biomarkers associated with stress and inflammatory processes related to pain and PTSD symptom improvements following treatment.

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Presence of musculoskeletal, chronic, non-cancer pain with a rating of ≥ 3 out of 10 on a 0-10 on the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) and a pain intensity and interference score of 1 standard deviation above PROMIS normative data (see Measures section below). Symptoms will be required to be of at least six months duration and verified diagnosis in their medical chart authorized by informed consent
Diagnosis of PTSD assigned on the basis of the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) and PCL-5 ≥ 30
willing to participate in study randomization, treatment assignment, and assessments.

Exclusion Criteria

Having a household member who is already enrolled in the study
Active psychosis or dementia at screening
Suicidal ideation with clear intent
Current substance dependence
current opioid medication for pain and/or current use of sodium channel blockers, calcium channel blockers, or N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists, because these medications can block tDCS effects
pregnancy and/or lactation
concurrent enrollment in another pain clinical trial
tDCS or medical related contraindications such as open-injury TBI (penetrating injury), seizure disorder (independently of the type of TBI or condition causing the seizure disorder), pregnancy, implanted metal, claustrophobia
having pain that is not chronic, presence of severe and frequent migraines, fibromyalgia, or pain caused by a primary condition such as cancer.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Charleston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07116109) has an active research site in Charleston, SC that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Chronic Pain Treatment Options in Charleston, SC

If you're searching for chronic pain treatment options in Charleston, SC, this clinical trial (NCT07116109) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Charleston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced chronic pain specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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