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NCT04046536 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

rTMS in Alleviating Pain and Co-Morbid Symptoms in Gulf War Veterans Illness (GWVI)

A NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
204
Enrollment target

NCT04046536: Completed NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

NCT04046536 is a NA study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 204 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04046536, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
204 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study aims to look at the effectiveness of using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in relieving pain and other co-morbid symptoms of Gulf War Illness.

Primary Outcome

This outcome will be measured through daily self-reporting logs that tracks headache, muscle, and joint pain. A numerical rating scale of 0, being no pain, to 10, being worst possible pain, will be used to report pain and headaches.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  • DEVICE Sham Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 204 participants
Start Date 2019-10-01
Est. Completion 2025-12-01
Phase NA
VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the finished NCT04046536 record still lists

NCT04046536 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 204 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is the first listed.

NCT04046536 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04046536 about?

NCT04046536 is a clinical study titled "rTMS in Alleviating Pain and Co-Morbid Symptoms in Gulf War Veterans Illness (GWVI)". This study aims to look at the effectiveness of using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in relieving pain and other co-morbid symptoms of Gulf War Illness.

What is the current status of trial NCT04046536?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 204 participants. The study started on 2019-10-01. Estimated completion is 2025-12-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04046536?

The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DEVICE), Sham Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04046536?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04046536's enrollment target sits among peer trials

204 500th of 2000 higher than 1,497 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04046536, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04046536 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.