refractory chronic peripheral neuropathic pain transcranial direct current stimulation neuropathic pain
Conditions
Interventions
Anode was placed at dominant M1 area and cathode was placed at opposite supraorbital area.Stimulation at current 2 mA,
20minutes,
5 consecutive days,electrodes were placed at the same area as active group. Stimulation at current 2 mA,
30 seconds and ramp down within 8 seconds. Electrodes were in place until 20 minutes,
5 consecutive days.
transcranial direct current stimulation,sham stimulation
Sponsors
routine to research unit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) age 18-65 years 2) duration of peripheral neuropathic pain at least 6 months 3) refractory pain (numeric rating scale 4 or more and the patient was treated with appropriate drugs at least 3 months) 4) pain was not attributable to other causes 5) tDCS naive
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) poor controlled medical or psychological conditions 2) histoty of substance abuse 3) patients with metallic/electrical implanted devices 4) patients with neurological diseases 5) pregnant woman
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comparing the effects of tDCS and sham stimulation on pain reduction before, after stimulation 15 minutes and 1,2,4 and 6 weeks after stimulation for NRS , baseline and numeric rating scale and neuropathic pain symptom inventory | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comparing quality of life of tDCS and sham stimulation baseline and after 5 days of stimulation EuroQol,comparing side effects of tDCS and sham stimulation 15minutes after stimulation and 1,2,4,6 weeks after stimulation numeric rating scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPramote Euasobhon
Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed