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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Improving Sleep in New Mothers After Cesarean Delivery

Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Sleep Disorders in Postpartum Women after Cesarean Section: A Single-Center, Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600115904
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-04
Start date
2026-01-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Sleep disturbance

Interventions

active tCDS group:The patient received a single session of tDCS at 2 mA for 20 minutes.
sham-tCDS group:The patient undergoes ramp-up and ramp-down phases during the initial and final 30 seconds of tDCS, but does not receive actual 2 mA direct current stimulation during the 20-minute ses

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Age 20-40 years; (2) ASA class II, with no history of major systemic diseases; (3) Full-term pregnant women scheduled for cesarean section under intraspinal anesthesia; (4) Ability to cooperate with perioperative sleep quality assessment and provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Sleep disorders (defined as a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score > 7); (2) History of neurosurgery, epilepsy, or convulsive disorders; (3) Brain tumors or head trauma; (4) Severe psychiatric or mental disorders; (5) Drug abuse or dependence; (6) Presence of electronic implants (e.g., pacemakers) or metal devices; (7) Severe pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, placenta accreta, placenta previa, placental abruption, stillbirth, neonatal malformations, etc.; (8) Patient refusal to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence rate of sleep disorders within 3 days after surgery;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain scores at rest and during activity on postoperative days 1-3;Subjective sleep quality on the preoperative day and postoperative days 1 to 3.;Levels of anxiety and depression were assessed on the day before surgery and on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3.;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChongyang Meng

The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University

13733557820@163.com+86 137 3355 7820

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026