Plain-English translation of NCT04606095 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, and researchers believe it may be linked to unusual patterns of synchronized activity in the brain. This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS can reduce these abnormal brain patterns and decrease pain in fibromyalgia patients. The treatment involves placing electrodes on the scalp to deliver mild electrical stimulation to specific brain regions.
Current pain treatments don't work well for many fibromyalgia patients, and doctors don't fully understand what causes the condition. This trial aims to test whether targeting the brain's activity patterns directly with stimulation could offer a new way to help people manage their pain.
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If you qualify, you'll participate in either the observation phase or the treatment phase. In the observation phase, you'll have three visits over about a month where researchers will measure your brain activity using EEG and MRI scans, test your pain sensitivity, and ask you to complete surveys. In the treatment phase, you'll receive five sessions per week of brain stimulation (or sham stimulation as a control) for two weeks, along with the same brain scans and tests. The entire study involves multiple visits to the research center and takes several weeks to complete.
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