Clinical Trial: Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Visual Illusion on Chronic Pain Due to Spinal Cord Injury
Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Investigation of the Mechanisms of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of Motor Cortex Coupled With Visual Illusion for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Spinal Cord In
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with watching a visual illusion on chronic pain due to spinal cord injury. The investigators hypothesize that active tDCS will reduce pain in subjects with spinal cord injury when compared to sham stimulation. The investigators will also measure changes in EEG data (alpha and beta frequencies) as well as motor cortex excitability.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Current Primary Outcome: Changes in EEG (alpha and beta activity) [ Time Frame: Measured for approximately 6 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Changes in cortical excitability [ Time Frame: Measured for approximately 6 weeks ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Dates:
Date Received: June 29, 2011
Date Started: December 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 17, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017