Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effects of tDCS and VNS on Postoperative Analgesia
Lead Sponsor:
Columbia University
Conditions:
Acute Postoperative Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and Afferent Vagus nerve simulation (VNS) in treating acute postoperative pain of patients in the post-anest...
Detailed Description
Two nonpharmacologic interventions have shown promise in treatment of chronic pain. Afferent Vagus nerve simulation (VNS) can modulate nociception, even though the exact mechanism is unclear. Clinical...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 years or above with the capacity to provide informed consent who are undergoing an elective surgery requiring general anesthesia
Exclusion
- cardiac bradyarrhythmia: taking beta-blockers;
- patients with metal implants around the chest, neck, or head (e.g. implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, deep brain stimulation devices);
- pregnancy
- history of epilepsy or seizures.
- patients undergoing surgical procedures involving the head, neck or spine, or those requiring the use of cardiopulmonary bypass
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06554067
Start Date
August 1 2024
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
August 14 2024
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