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NCT Number: NCT01111617

Applications of Realtime Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI )

The goal of this research program is to determine the potential effectiveness of real-time fMRI training in improving mental control over pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

About this study

A research study that looks at pain and how you experience pain. This research project aims to use virtual reality-based real-time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtfMRI) to assess brain activation during the experience of pain and while subjects attempt to mentally control their pain response.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-65
  • Chronic Pain patient or healthy control
  • Ability to perform the experimental task

Exclusion criteria

  • MRI contraindication (metal implants, claustrophobia, pregnant or planning to become pregnant)
  • History of psychiatric disorder (at the discretion of the investigator as to whether it interferes with the experimental task)
  • History of Blistering

Treatment and study plan

Real-time fMRI feedback

Procedure

Patients receive real-time fMRI biofeedback to modulate pain

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain reduction as measured by visual analog scale (VAS) pain report

    Time frame: Within the 2 hour feedback session

Secondary outcomes

  1. Control of brain activity as measured by fMRI analysis

    Time frame: Within the 2 hour feedback session

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Applications of Realtime fMRI Phase II

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 27, 2010
Registry last updated
Mar 25, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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