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NCT05427201
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Veterans with comorbid chronic pain and depression are highly prevalent, have poor functional status and low quality of life, are at increased risk of suicide and lack access to effective treatments. To address this problem, the proposed research will examine the feasibility of a novel approach that integrates repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with the overall goal of maximizing functional improvement in Veterans with chronic pain and depression. This is an important first-step in preparation for a future randomized efficacy trial. The investigators will also include two cognitive control tasks with concurrent electroencephalography to explore as a potential objective indicator of treatment response. This application addresses a critical need within the Veterans Health Administration and is closely aligned with the focus area of developing suicide prevention treatments that influence participation in life roles.

Official title: Integrated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Veterans With Chronic Pain and Depression

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

Any - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

31

Start Date

2023-05-22

Completion Date

2025-05-30

Last Updated

2026-07-17

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

rTMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique designed to alter network function

BEHAVIORAL

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral intervention that has demonstrated efficacy for chronic pain.

Locations (1)

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, United States