Participants diagnosed with fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology preliminary diagnostic criteria 2010 at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. fibromyalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the experimental group (active tDCS) received anodal stimulation at the primary motor cortex (M1) based on the 10/20 EEG system, at an intensity of 2 mA for a duration of 20 minutes. A
thereafter, the current was discontinued for the remaining 20 minutes despite the machine being powered on.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS),Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Thai nationals 2. aged between 20 and 65 years 3. diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology's preliminary diagnostic criteria for 2010. 4. pain intensity level of at least 4 out of 10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). 5. Not have altered their medication regimen within the preceding month
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe depression, as determined by the Thai Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score of 11 or higher. 2. The presence of other non-cerebrovascular disorders such as brain tumors or injuries. 3. Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled arrhythmia, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, pneumonia, urinary tract infections). 4. Using of neurostimulators (e.g., vagus nerve stimulators, deep brain stimulators). 5. Possession of a pacemaker, metal implants in the skull or ear. 6. history of epilepsy or seizures within the past year 7. history of substance abuse 8. pregnancy 9. previous treatment with repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) or Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) immediately after completing five stimulation sessions, one week, two weeks, and one month following the last stimulation. Data collection by questionnaires and case record form filling | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thai-Fatigue Impact Questionnaire (Thai-FIQ) immediately after completing five stimulation sessions, one week, two weeks, and one month following the last stimulation Data collection by questionnaires and case record form filling | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPakorn Wivatvongvana
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed