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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Lower Neuropathic Pain and Fatigue in People With Multiple Sclerosis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating transcranial direct current stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 6 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on neuropathic pain and fatigue in people with MS. The investigators will conduct tDCS or sham on 5 consecutive days. They will evaluate pain and fatigue with specific questionnaires and measure fatigability with an isokinetic device. The research question is whether tDCS can lessen neuropathic pain and increase fatigue resistance in people with MS. It is hypothesized, that less neuropathic pain and increased fatigue resistance after the tDCS sessions.
Study Details
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Interventions
A tDCS device (Soterix) will deliver a small direct current through two sponge surface electrodes (5cm × 5cm, soaked with 15 mM NaCL). The positive electrode will be placed over the motor cortex representation of the more affected leg, and a second electrode will be placed on the forehead above the contralateral orbit.