Evidence-based review of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for chronic pain syndromes

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 403 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Knotkova
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
Chronic Pain Syndromes

Radiotherapy-Specific Chronic Pain Syndromes in the Cancer Population: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Karri ◽  
Laura Lachman ◽  
Alex Hanania ◽  
Anuj Marathe ◽  
Mani Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
Chronic Pain Syndromes

scholarly journals Response to letter to the editor: Safety of transcranial direct current stimulation: Evidence based update 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 986-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marom Bikson ◽  
Pnina Grossman ◽  
Adantchede Louis Zannou ◽  
Greg Kronberg ◽  
Dennis Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Letter To The Editor

scholarly journals USING TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION TO REDUCE CHRONIC PAIN IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 240-240
Author(s):  
M. Harvey ◽  
M. Martel ◽  
F. Houde ◽  
I. Daguet ◽  
M. Séguin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation

scholarly journals Transcranial direct current stimulation in management of pain, mood, functionality, and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a study protocol for a double-blind controlled randomized trial

Trials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Artur Quintiliano ◽  
Tayanne Oehmen ◽  
Gianna Mastroianni Kirsztajn ◽  
Rodrigo Pegado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Continuous Current

Abstract Background Persistent pain can lead to incapacitation requiring long-term pharmacological treatment. Up to 82% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) have chronic pain and most do not respond to usual medication. Advances in non-pharmacological treatments are necessary to promote pain relief without side effects and to restore functionality. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) promises to be a novel, cost-efficient, non-pharmacological treatment for CKD patients with chronic pain. In this study, we hypothesize that tDCS could improve pain, depression, functionality, and quality of life in patients with CKD undergoing HD. Methods/design We describe a single-center, parallel-design, double blind randomized, sham-controlled trial. Forty-five subjects with CKD undergoing HD will be randomized to a motor cortex (M1), a dorso lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), or a sham group. A total of ten sessions will be administered to participants over 4 weeks using a monophasic continuous current with an intensity of 2 mA for 20 min. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, immediately after the tenth session, and at 1 week and 4 weeks of follow-up after the intervention. Pain, depression, functionality, and quality of life will be evaluated. Discussion The results from this study will provide initial clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of tDCS in patients with CKD undergoing HD. Trial registration Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry/Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (ensaiosclinicos.gov.br), 1111–1216-0137. Registered on 20 June 2018.

Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation for chronic pain in the elderly: a pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Concerto ◽  
Mohomad Al Sawah ◽  
Eileen Chusid ◽  
Michael Trepal ◽  
Gregory Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Pain In The Elderly

scholarly journals Safety of transcranial direct current stimulation: Evidence based update 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 983-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane M. Godinho ◽  
Daniela R. Junqueira ◽  
Mariana L. Castro ◽  
Yoon Loke ◽  
Su Golder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation

P 127. Evaluation of outcomes from Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for the treatment of chronic pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 124 (10) ◽  
pp. e125-e126 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Knotkova ◽  
A. Greenberg ◽  
Z. Leuschner ◽  
E. Soto ◽  
R.A. Cruciani
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation

scholarly journals Therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on neuropsychological symptoms of an elderly patient: A case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-307
Author(s):  
Aline Iannone ◽  
Joaquim Brasil-Neto ◽  
Antonio Pedro Mello Cruz ◽  
Corina Satler ◽  
Nasser Allam
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Clinical Tool ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Neuropsychological Symptoms ◽  
Pain Symptoms

ABSTRACT Although growing evidence points to the potential therapeutic effects of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), there is still no consensus on the most appropriate protocol to be used in specific neurological and neuropsychological symptoms. This case report evaluated the neuromodulatory therapeutic effects of two 15-day courses of tDCS on an elderly female patient, aged 78 years with mild neurocognitive disorder, chronic pain and depression-related symptoms. Results indicated an overall significant improvement of cognitive and executive functions, as well as reduction in both depression and chronic pain symptoms. These results highlight the potential of tDCS as a safe and useful neuromodulatory clinical tool in the rehabilitation of elderly patients.

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