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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