Neurophysiology of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Fibromyalgia focused on measuring fibromyalgia, transcranial magnetic stimulation, neuroplasticity, pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18-65 years old Exclusion Criteria: contraindications to TMS chronic pain associated with diagnoses other than fibromyalgia
Sites / Locations
- McMaster University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Active rTMS
Sham rTMS
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) will be delivered at 10 Hz, 1500 pulses targeting the hand representation of the left primary motor cortex. rTMS delivery will require ~11 min to complete. In Experiment 1, this intervention will be performed for 1 session (~11min). In Experiment 2, this intervention will be performed approximately 5 days per week for 2 weeks. In addition, participants will experience their standard medical care.
Sham rTMS will be delivered at as a placebo control. It is important to note that from the participant perspective, the sham stimulation will feel and sound identical to active rTMS. In Experiment 2, this intervention will be performed approximately 5 days per week for 2 weeks. In addition, participants will experience their standard medical care.