Cervical/Thoracic Neuromodulation and Nociceptive Processing
Several studies have demonstrated that direct currents delivered through the skin at the level of the low-thoracic spinal cord can influence spinal cord function. In human volunteers, anodal low-thoracic transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) alters spinal processing of nociceptive inputs. Whether cer
| Condition(s) | Nociceptive Pain |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Several studies have demonstrated that direct currents delivered through the skin at the level of the low-thoracic spinal cord can influence spinal cord function. In human volunteers, anodal low-thoracic transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) alters spinal processing of nociceptive inputs. Whether cervical tsDCS is able to do the same is less well known. In this double-blinded, sham-controlled and cross-over trial, the investigators will compare the effects on the nociceptive processing of healthy volunteers of cervical and low-thoracic tsDCS. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: Healthy young adults Exclusion Criteria: * Known medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, neuropathy, psychiatric disorders, seizure, migraine, pacemaker or other implanted medical devices...) * Use of any medication (except contraception) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain |
| Locations | Brussels, Belgium |
| Start date | 2024-06-19 |
| NCT ID | NCT06367777 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06367777 |