CompletedNot Applicable

Motor Cortex Versus Insula Stimulation Using Transcranial Current Stimulation on Chronic Post-mastectomy Pain

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2020-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to evaluate the effect of two concentric electrode transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex versus insular cortical targets in post mastectomy neuropathic pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * eighty patients within age group 18-65 years old with post mastectomy neuropathic pain that are resistant to medical treatment in the form of tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg twice daily, pregabalin 75 mg twice daily and Amitriptyline 25 mg once daily for at least two months or associated with significant adverse effect from medication will be involved in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * We will exclude patients with intracranial metallic devices or with pacemakers or any other device. We also exclude those with extensive myocardial ischemia and those known to have epilepsy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

chronic postmastectomy pain relief

Timeframe: VAS monitoring after 5th session

chronic postmastectomy pain relief

Timeframe: VAS monitoring after 15 days

chronic postmastectomy pain relief

Timeframe: VAS monitoring one month later

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05544604

SponsorSouth Egypt Cancer Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.