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tDCS + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postoperative Pain (tDCS-CBI Trial)
tDCS-CBI Trial Summary
This trial will help determine if a new medical technology, transcranial direct current stimulation, can help reduce post-operative pain when combined with a cognitive-behavioral intervention.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.tDCS-CBI Trial Design
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- You have an allergy to latex rubber.You have a mental health condition other than depression or anxiety.You have had seizures in the past.This criterion specifies that the study aims to include 120 patients (with 132 recruited to account for potential drop-outs) who will undergo knee or hip replacement surgery at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Charleston, SC.
- Group 1: Group 3- sham tDCS and real CBI
- Group 2: Group 4- sham tDCS and sham CBI
- Group 3: Group 1- real tDCS and real CBI
- Group 4: Group 2- real tDCS and sham CBI
- 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.
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How many participants are engaging in this experiment?
"Verified, the clinical trial is still open and seeking participants. According to records on clinicaltrials.gov, it was first posted in January 11th 2021 with its last edit being made on January 31st 2022. 132 volunteers are sought from one location for this research project."
Does this clinical study accept applicants aged 30 and above?
"The eligibility criteria set out by this clinical trial stipulates that the minimum age of enrollment is 18, while the maximum age cap for patient participation is 90."
Are there still vacancies within this clinical trial for participants?
"As indicated by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is presently enrolling participants; the initial post was dated 11th of January 2021 and its most recent update happened at the end of January 2022."
Could I be eligible to join this research project?
"This clinical investigation seeks to enrol 132 individuals who suffer from pain and are between 18-90 years old. To be considered, applicants must have the capacity to read, write, give consent, and abide by instructions; they will also need to possess clearance for unilateral TKA or THA surgery at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Charleston SC., as well as the capability of perceiving CB intervention through headphones while understanding educational material articulated in English. (132 participants would be recruited so that a 10% dropout rate can be accounted for)."
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