Plain-English translation of NCT05161819 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for somatic symptom disorder—a condition where people experience ongoing physical symptoms and worry about their health. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate a specific area of the brain, similar to how it has helped people with depression and other conditions. Researchers believe this approach may help reduce both the physical discomfort and the health anxiety that come with this disorder.
While medications and therapy can help somatic symptom disorder, doctors are looking for additional treatment options. This medication has shown promise for similar conditions like chronic pain and depression, but it has never been studied specifically for somatic symptom disorder—so this research could open a new door for patients who haven't found relief with current treatments.
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You would receive a course of rTMS treatment sessions targeting a specific brain region. Half of the participants will receive the active treatment, and half will receive a sham (placebo) treatment—neither you nor the researchers will know which one you're getting, which helps ensure fairness. Throughout the study, you'll complete questionnaires to track changes in your physical symptoms and health anxiety.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
Taiwan
Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
August 2022
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
20 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Wei-Lieh Huang, MD, PhD
National Taiwan University Hospital
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