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NCT00524420 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treating Women With Chronic Widespread Pain

A Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain, sponsored by University of Washington.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
19
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00524420: Completed Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain, sponsored by University of Washington.

NCT00524420 is a Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain that has completed, run by University of Washington. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00524420, a Phase 2 study of Depression and Chronic Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of Washington.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
19 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

While acute pain after surgery or trauma comes on suddenly and lasts for a limited amount of time, chronic pain persists and can continue for months and even years. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses a magnetic field to deliver a current to the brain and can affect brain activity. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of rTMS treatment in reducing chronic widespread pain in women.

Primary Outcome

The BIRS is reliable, valid, and sensitive measure that has been used in a number of studies of analgesics and studies of changes of pain intensity over time and was selected as the primary outcome variable. Each scale is a 20 point scale that has clear anchor points. Patients will be classified as responders if they have a 4 point drop or more on the BIRS. In order to be randomized, subjects were to have had a BIRS score of at least 8. Lower scores indicate less pain and higher scores indicate

Interventions

  • DEVICE Sham rTMS
  • DEVICE rTMS

Study Locations (1)

Washington

  • Harborview Medical Center - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 19 participants
Start Date 2008-02
Est. Completion 2010-12
Phase Phase 2
University of Washington

1,048 total trials

What the finished NCT00524420 record still lists

NCT00524420 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 19 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham rTMS is the first listed.

NCT00524420 reports a single indexed study location in Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00524420 about?

NCT00524420 is a clinical study titled "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treating Women With Chronic Widespread Pain". While acute pain after surgery or trauma comes on suddenly and lasts for a limited amount of time, chronic pain persists and can continue for months and even years. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses a magnetic field to deliver a current to the brain and can affect brain activi...

What is the current status of trial NCT00524420?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2008-02. Estimated completion is 2010-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00524420 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00524420?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham rTMS (DEVICE), rTMS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00524420?

This trial is sponsored by University of Washington, which has 1,048 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00524420 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00524420's enrollment target sits among peer trials

19 623rd of 679 higher than 55 of 679 other Depression trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more other Depression trials. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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