Status:
COMPLETED
Occipital Nerve Stimulation in Fibromyalgia
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Antwerp
Conditions:
Fibromyalgia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate whether greater occipital nerve stimulation is effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia related pain. The study uses sub sensory threshold stimulation and pla...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR-90)
- Minimally treated with adequate trials during 3 months
- Insight of the patient in her disease and capable of understanding and signing an informed consent
Exclusion
- History of severe illness or suffering from severe chronic disease
- History of substance abuse, unless treated and in remission during 6 months
- Cardiac disease
- History of epileptic insults
- Psychiatric disorders with psychotic symptoms
- Pace maker / defibrillator
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00917176
Last Update
June 10 2009
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Antwerp
Edegem, Belgium, 2650