Status:

COMPLETED

Modulating Pain Using Transcranial Alternating Stimulation (tACS) in Healthy Human Subjects

Lead Sponsor:

Technical University of Munich

Collaborating Sponsors:

German Research Foundation

Conditions:

Experimental Pain in Healthy Human Subjects

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Pain is a highly complex and subjective phenomenon which results from the dynamic integration of sensory and contextual (i.e. cognitive, emotional, and motivational) processes. Recent evidence suggest...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • aged 18-65 years
  • Right-handedness
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Neurological or psychiatric diseases (e.g. epilepsy, stroke, depression, anxiety disorders)
  • Severe general illnesses (e.g. tumors, diabetes)
  • Skin diseases (e.g. dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema)
  • Current or recurrent pain
  • Regular intake of medication
  • Surgical procedures involving the head or spinal cord
  • Head trauma followed by impairment of consciousness
  • Past fainting spells or syncopes
  • Metal (except titanium) or electronic implants
  • Side-effects following previous electrical or magnetic stimulation
  • Side-effects following previous thermal stimulation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 15 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 23 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

39 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03805854

Start Date

April 15 2019

End Date

October 23 2019

Last Update

June 4 2020

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Department of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München

Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 81675