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