Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Neuropathic Symptoms Due to Burn Injury
Lead Sponsor:
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Conditions:
Pain
Burn Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the neuropathic symptoms (pain/itch) due to a burn injury. The investigators hypothesize th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Providing informed consent to participate in the study
- 18 to 64 years old
- Any size closed wound from burn injury, occurring at least 3 weeks prior to enrollment in the study.
- \- Subjects with burns in scalp area will be excluded from the study as the electrode may cause irritation to the injuries
- Use of regular medications for pain and/or itching control at stable doses for at least 3 weeks prior to enrollment in the study
- No contraindications to tDCS:
- metallic implants in the head
- implanted brain medical devices
- Subject is not pregnant at the time of enrollment
- Neuropathic pain or itching (rated at least 4 on the VAS) within the burn scar or donor site, (pain can be described as burning, stabbing, piercing, pins and needles, tearing sensation) for at least 3 weeks.
- Please note: If a patient reports pain and itching, we will enroll the patient based upon their most dominant symptom.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01404026
Start Date
June 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2012
Last Update
April 24 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114