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Auricular Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new brain stimulation device to see if it can help with pain relief and withdrawal symptoms. The study will last 4 days and involve questionnaires, sensory testing, and MRI scans.
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You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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- I understand the study and can make decisions about my participation.I have had a neurological disease or a traumatic brain injury.I am between 18 and 65 years old.I want to lower or stop my opioid medication.I am willing to reduce my opioid dose by at least 10%.I am currently taking prescribed benzodiazepine medication.I take more than 50 MME of opioid pain medication daily.My drug test shows I'm taking my prescribed opioid.I can show my medication is prescribed to me.I have experienced pain on most days in the past six months.I want to lower or stop my opioid medication.I have not attempted suicide or been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the last 10 years.I have an ear infection or my ear structure is not typical.I had surgery within the last month.I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.I am currently undergoing cancer treatment.You have had seizures in the past.You are currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol. Using nicotine is okay.You are currently thinking about harming yourself and have a specific plan to do so.Your urine test must not show any signs of illegal drugs, certain anxiety medications, or opioids that were not prescribed by a doctor.
- Group 1: tAN stimulation - active
- Group 2: tAN stimulation - sham
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible for me to enroll in this medical trial?
"This clinical trial requires 60 adults, ages 18-65, suffering from analgesia to meet the following criteria: Willingly decrease opioid dose by 10%, Requesting a lowering or cessation of opioids., Urine Drug Screen (UDS) must be positive for their prescribed opioid, Urine Drug Test must be negative for illicit drugs, benzodiazepines and nonprescribed opioids. Additionally, nicotine patches/gum are required over smoking/vaping in UTMB facilities. Patients must also consent intelligently and have experienced pain on more than half of days in past 6 months; as well as demonstrate proof of prescription medication either with bottle bearing"
Are there still vacancies available in this medical trial?
"This specific trial is not presently recruiting volunteers, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov. Initially posted in December 15th 2022, the last edit was made November 14th of that same year; yet there are 507 alternate trials actively looking for participants at this time."
Are individuals beyond the age of 45 years eligible to join this experiment?
"This trial is only open to individuals aged 18-65. However, there are an additional 44 trials for minors and 439 trials specifically catering towards senior citizens."
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