Pain & Reward Neuromodulation of CNS Circuits
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Katherine T Martucci, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Duke University
Who to contact
This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov
What this trial measures
- Change in Pain IntensityBaseline MRI and post-intervention MRI (approximately 3 weeks)
PROMIS Short Form - Pain Intensity (3a) is a 3-item measure which includes questions of pain at its worst (past 7 days), average pain (past 7 days), and pain right now (at time of survey). Each item is rated from No Pain (1) to Very Severe (5).
- Change in FatigueBaseline MRI and post-intervention MRI (approximately 3 weeks)
The PROMIS Fatigue Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) is a dynamic, patient-reported outcome tool that measures fatigue severity (intensity, frequency, and impact) over the past seven days. Using item response theory (IRT), it selects the next best question based on previous answers, typically requiring only 4-6 items to produce highly precise, reliable scores while minimizing patient burden. Scoring: Results are reported as T-scores, where 50 is the general population mean and 10 is the standard deviation. A T-score of 60 or higher is one standard deviation worse than average.
- Change in FMS-related brain/fibro fog as measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)Baseline MRI and post-intervention MRI (approximately 3 weeks)
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a valid, 30-point screening tool used to assess "fibro fog"-the cognitive dysfunction, memory loss, and attention difficulties associated with fibromyalgia. Scoring: The test is scored out of 30 points. A score of 26-30 is considered normal, while scores below 26 may indicate mild cognitive impairment (19-25) or more advanced impairment (below 21). One point is added for individuals with 12 years or fewer of formal education.