Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Chronic Pain on Ophthalmologic Parameters
Lead Sponsor:
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Conditions:
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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...
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
- patients who suffer from chronic pain VAS\>4
Exclusion
- pregnancy
- scalp lacerations
- history of seizures
- metal implants in the head
- heart pace maker
- ophthalmologic disease.
- The presence of deep brain stimulation system
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01226082
Start Date
November 1 2010
End Date
November 1 2011
Last Update
October 21 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Pain Medicine Unit
Tel Aviv, Israel