Alpha Entrainment for Pain and Sleep (Extension)
Pain, Chronic, Sleep Disturbance
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pain, Chronic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-80 years Chronic non-cancer pain (recurring pain ≥ 3 months duration) Diagnosis of fibromyalgia, meeting 2016 ACR criteria. Having nocturnal pain (NRS 0-10 worst pain ≥ 4) Self-reported sleep difficulties (trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early, or waking up unrefreshed) 3 or more nights per week during the past month Exclusion Criteria: Planned intervention during the study period Seizure disorder Photosensitivity Hearing or sight problems causing inability to use hBET Cognitive problems or dementia or mental health disorders causing inability to consent Night shift worker Any known primary sleep disorder including obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome
Sites / Locations
- University of ManchesterRecruiting
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
hBET 1
hBET 2
Rhythmic stimulation (2 weeks) followed by non-rhythmic stimulation (2 weeks)
Non-rhythmic stimulation (2 weeks) followed by rhythmic stimulation (2 weeks)