Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Veterans (men or women) of any race or ethnicity who are 18 years of age or older
- People who have had ongoing nerve pain in a part of the body for more than 4 months, where that pain started after an injury or surgery
- People whose average daily pain score is greater than 3 out of 10 on a standard pain rating scale
- People who have at least one change in sensation (such as numbness, tingling, or increased sensitivity) in the area of the body connected to the damaged nerve
- People who have had diagnostic tests (such as scans or nerve studies) that confirm a nerve injury or condition that explains their pain
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are pregnant
- People whose nerve pain is caused by conditions such as diabetes, HIV, chemotherapy or antiviral treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome, or pain that originates in the brain or spinal cord rather than in a peripheral (body) nerve
- People whose pain is caused by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- People experiencing phantom limb pain following an amputation (note: stump pain and phantom sensations without pain may be allowed — confirm with trial site)
- People who have a skin condition affecting the area of skin connected to the painful nerve
- People who have other types of pain, such as neck or lower back nerve pain, that could make it difficult to assess results accurately
- People who are considered to be at risk of suicide
- People who are currently taking certain medications that are not permitted, unless an appropriate period of stopping that medication has passed beforehand
- People who have taken part in another clinical trial within the 30 days before screening, or who are currently in another trial
- People who have a heart pacemaker
- People who have a currently diagnosed major psychiatric condition (note: generalised anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder may be allowed if the condition is considered clinically stable — confirm with trial site)
- People who have an active or pending lawsuit related to the injury causing their pain
- People who have previously received transcranial or transcutaneous magnetic stimulation therapy at any point in the past
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Albert Y Leung, M.D., Veterans Medical Research Foundation (VMRF)
Phone: 8586423146
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Neuropathic Pain Rating; Mood; Quality of Life (Sleep Interference); Functionality - Absenteeism; Functionality - Presenteeism; Functionality - Overall work Productivity Impairment; Functionality - Activity Impairment
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.