NCT05480410

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on pain and quality of life in patients with cancer neuropathic pain. Although there are currently different therapeutic options for neuropathic pain, most are limited or restricted to pharmacotherapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a tool recently incorporated into neuroscience in the management of neuropathic cancer pain. The study will include 10 patients with oncologic neuropathic pain who will receive 20 sessions of rTMS and the effect on pain and quality of life.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 10, 2022

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 11, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 29, 2022

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 30, 2023

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 23, 2023

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

June 6, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

June 6, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

June 10, 2022

Results QC Date

April 20, 2023

Last Update Submit

June 5, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, RepetitiveNeuropathic painQuality of lifeCancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Effect of Change of 20 rTMS Sessions on Pain

    Assessment of pain quantify by Visual analogue scale rated from 0-10, where 0 is the least pain and 10 the worst pain

    Day 1 vs Day 20 vs 1st month follow up and vs 3rd month follow up

  • Effect of Change of 20 rTMS Sessions on Pain and Functionality

    Assessment of pain severity and functionality quantify by brief pain inventory from 0-10, where 0 is the least pain and 10 the worst pain

    Day 1 vs Day 20 vs 1st month follow up and vs 3th month follow up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Effect of Change of 20 rTMS Sessions on Quality of Life

    Day 1 vs Day 20 vs 1st month follow up and vs 3rd month follow up

Study Arms (1)

Active intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients will receive 20 sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation applied with the MagVenture Mag Pro R20 equipment, these sessions will be held daily from Monday to Friday, lasting 20 minutes at an intensity of 81% with a motor threshold of 90 A/ns.

Device: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Interventions

rTMS is a minimal invasive technique which focus on the M1 cortex. It can stimulate the cortex by depolarizing superficial neurons. For this study we will use a MagVenture MagPro R20

Also known as: rTMS
Active intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with neuropathic pain of oncological origin
  • Patients of legal age (18 years old)
  • Patients using their cognitive faculties

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy
  • History of negative reaction to TMS
  • History of seizure, history of epilepsy stroke, brain surgery and cranial metal implants.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CORTEX

Medellín, Antioquia, 055421, Colombia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeuralgiaNeoplasms

Interventions

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peripheral Nervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Magnetic Field TherapyTherapeutics

Limitations and Caveats

Limitations in the interpretation of our results include the small sample size of this pilot study, the lack of a sham stimulation group. Future research with longer follow up could support the inclusion of rTMS as a therapeutic option for comprehensive oncology rehabilitation programs.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Physiotherapy professor
Organization
Fundación Universitaria María Cano

Study Officials

  • Catalina Lopera, Msc

    Fundacion Universitaria Maria Cano

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: A single group including patients with neuropathic oncological pain.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 10, 2022

First Posted

July 29, 2022

Study Start

June 11, 2022

Primary Completion

January 30, 2023

Study Completion

February 23, 2023

Last Updated

June 6, 2025

Results First Posted

June 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Data obtained through this study may be provided to qualified researchers with academic interest in oncological neuropathic pain. Data or samples shared will be coded. Approval of the request and execution of all applicable agreements are prerequisites to the sharing of data with the requesting party.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
Data requests can be submitted starting 12 months after article publication and the data will made accessible for up to 18 months. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Access Criteria
Access to trial IPD can be requested by qualified researchers engaging in independent scientific research, and will be provided following review and approval of a research proposal and Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and execution of a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA). For more information or to submit a request, please contact catalinaloperamuneton@fumc.edu.co

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