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Lead
San Diego State University
With
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
VASDHC Center of Excellence in Stress and Mental Health
Veterans Administration of San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)
Age
18–60
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Veterans aged 18-60 years
Persistent post-traumatic headache defined as new or worsening headache within 12 months of a mild or moderate traumatic brain injury with ongoing persistent symptoms interferring with activities of daily living for 3 or more months
Grade II interferring neck pain with ongoing persistent symptoms for the past 3 or more months in a single episode or across multiple episodes
You may not be if
acute injury within the previous 3 months resulting in moderate to severe pain
head or neck pathology such as fracture, tumor, or infection
systemic disease or neurological involvement other than pain resulting in moderate to severe impairments in sensory or motor function (e.g., lupus, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury)
history of moderate to severe headache or neck pain prior to first-identified traumatic brain injury
lifetime diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder, or current substance use disorder with a positive urine drug test within 30 days of study participation, as documented in the medical record
suicidal or homicidal ideation
standard contraindication for MRI or tDCS
pregnant or lactating, to avoid confounding effects of hormone fluctuations
current widespread pain of greater than moderate intensity, as indicated by pain in 4 or more locations on the McGill Pain Diagram
contraindications for the cold pressor task, including uncontrolled cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, heart disease, or dysrhythmia), fainting easily (vasovagal syncope), frostbite on arm, history of Reynaud's, or open cut, sore, or bone fracture on the limb to be immersed in water
use of opioids or other narcotic analgesics within the previous 3 months
