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Augmented Reality Sensorimotor Training to Treat Chronic Neck

Chronic Neck Pain

The goal of this research is to investigate whether 2-4 weeks of augmented reality sensorimotor training induces positive changes so as to effect pain relief in patients with chronic neck pain. In addition, this study aims to determine if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) delivered prior to augmented reality sensorimotor training enhances the benefits from the sensorimotor training. This study will also use a battery of questionnaires, functional assessments and electroencephalography markers to identify changes following the sensorimotor training that may be associated with benefits in pain symptoms. Before we embark on a larger study, we plan to investigate the feasibility of our study procedures in a feasibility study involving 40 patients.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    40 to 80

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* A diagnosis of chronic neck pain

Exclusion Criteria:

* A known history of moderate to severe chronic pain in other parts of the body
* Contraindications to transcranial magnetic stimulation,
* Known psychological diagnosis affecting comprehension
* Inability to participate in the study

Study Location

McMaster Unviersity
McMaster Unviersity
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Aimee J Nelson, PhD

[email protected]
905-525-9140
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton King Campus
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton King Campus
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Vera Dodds, MBA

[email protected]
9055221155
Primary Contact

Harsha Shanthanna, MD

[email protected]
9055221155
Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05880511