This study is investigating if a non-drug brain stimulation treatment called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can help reduce chronic pain. tDCS uses a low electrical current to stimulate specific parts of the brain. The study is for adults aged 18-89 who are experiencing chronic pain and are already receiving mental health treatment through the Accelerated Behavioral Health Program (ABHP) at the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP). To join, your pain intensity must be 4 or more for most of the day at least 3 days a week, and you must have a primary care provider or pain management provider. We are looking for 100 participants. The main goal is to see if tDCS improves your pain, enjoyment of life, and general activity, as measured by the PEG scale, by the end of the treatment period.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 100 participants. It will test the effects of tDCS on chronic pain.

What's involved

You will receive daily tDCS treatment sessions, lasting about 20 minutes each, for two weeks. You will also complete daily pain surveys, questionnaires, and standard clinical interviews.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your pain, enjoyment of life, and general activity will be measured at the start of the study and again 12 days after the treatment ends.

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