Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in the Management of Complex Regiā¦ (NCT07361692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in the Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
32 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive therapy increasingly used in facilities treating patients with chronic pain. This complementary therapy has the advantage of being non-pharmacological, with transient and mild side effects, an excellent safety profile, and good efficacy in the contexts where it has been the subject of dedicated research: neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and visceral pain. Few studies have focused on the application of tDCS in the context of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which is a common condition.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Major
* Clinically active or active complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with positive Budapest criteria
* Scintigraphy showing signs consistent with CRPS
* Being affiliated with or a beneficiary of a social security scheme
Exclusion Criteria:
* Algodystrophy no longer meeting the Budapest criteria
* Relative contraindication to tDCS: psychosis (including treated psychosis), uncontrolled epilepsy, large scalp scar, intracerebral/intracranial metallic body
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Minors
* Persons under legal protection (guardianship, conservatorship, and protective supervision)
* Persons deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative order
* Unwilling individuals who cannot give their consent or cannot return for scheduled visits according to the protocol