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Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Summary
This trial is testing if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique can help relieve pain for people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am between 18 and 80 years old.I have not taken carbamazepine in the last 6 months.I have chronic wrist pain from CTS, spreading beyond the usual areas, for over 6 months.I do not have any metal implants in my head.You have a medical device implanted in your brain that makes it unsafe for you to receive tDCS+TUS treatment.I have had a stroke, brain tumor, or epilepsy with lasting effects.You have had problems with alcohol or drug abuse in the last 6 months.My chronic pain persists despite first-line treatments.You have had a serious head injury that caused you to lose consciousness and still have problems with your brain function.I have severe depression, as shown by my PHQ-9 score.I have had brain surgery.I have had fainting spells without known reasons.You are able to tell others when you feel pain.
- Group 1: Active tDCS + Active TUS
- Group 2: Sham tDCS + Sham TUS
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any eligible individuals still join this research project?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial database portal has indicated that this investigation, which began on April 16th 2021, is still actively recruiting patients. At present, 95 participants must be procured from a single medical centre."
Is it possible for individuals under the age of thirty-five to be included in this experiment?
"This trial is open to patients aged 18-80. Patients below the age of majority have access to 408 studies and individuals above 65 can choose from 1,351 different options."
Is it possible to join the research team for this trial?
"This clinical trial is searching for 95 individuals, aged 18 to 80, suffering from chronic pain. Applicants must exhibit extra-median spread of their symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome across or beyond the median nerve distribution and have reported an average intensity of at least 3 on a 0–10 VAS scale in the previous 6 months. Furthermore, those who apply should be able to experience physical discomfort as self-reported and demonstrate resistance towards first line therapies used to manage long term affliction."
What is the total cohort size of this scientific experiment?
"Affirmative. Documentation on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research initiative, which was initially published on April 16th 2021, is presently recruiting participants. The trial aims to gather data from 95 patients at a single medical facility."
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