Status:

UNKNOWN

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Chronic Pain Relief

Lead Sponsor:

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Conditions:

Chrronic Pain Patients

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In the present study, the investigators intend to investigate whether anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be effective in reducing pain in chronic pain patients.

Detailed Description

tDCS is a noninvasive brain stimulation technique that utilizes low amplitude direct currents applied via scalp electrodes to modulate the level of cortical excitability.Several studies have demonstra...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • over 18
  • chronic pain patients VAS \> 4

Exclusion

  • pregnancy
  • scalp lacerations
  • History of seizures
  • metal implants in the head
  • heart pace maker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01220323

Start Date

November 1 2010

Last Update

October 13 2010

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