Cortical Modulation With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Neuropathic Symptoms Following Burn Injury.
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pain
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Enrollment
- 3
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Effect of tDCS on pain/itch perception
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the neuropathic symptoms (pain/itch) due to a burn injury. The investigators hypothesize that the active tDCS group will show a significant pain/itch reduction when compared to sham stimulation.
Investigators
Felipe Fregni
Principal Investigator
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Effect of tDCS on pain/itch perception
Time Frame: Measured for approximately 2 weeks
Determine whether active tDCS offers a greater benefit on pain reduction in patients with neuropathic symptoms (itch/pain) following burns as compared with sham tDCS. We hypothesize that active tDCS will be associated with a larger pain/itch reduction, as indexed by the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain/Itch (VAS). The subject's VAS score will be measured immediately before the tDCS stimulation sessions and after the tDCS stimulation sessions for the duration of their participation in the trial.
Secondary Outcomes
- Effect of tDCS on motor cortex excitability(Measured for approximately 2 weeks.)