Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Altered States of Consciousness
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, painless brain stimulation treatment that uses low-intensity direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can both facilitate anodic stimulation and inhibit cathodic stimulation speci
| Condition(s) | Neurologic Disorder, Brain Injuries |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, painless brain stimulation treatment that uses low-intensity direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can both facilitate anodic stimulation and inhibit cathodic stimulation specific brain areas since many neurological and psychiatric disorders are connected to hypoactivity or hyperactivity in specific areas of the nervous system. This phenomenon is based on two processes: the reorganization of functional neural circuits and their reconstruction. In light of the studies mentioned above, it is presumed that Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can be a valuable tool to facilitate the process of neuroplasticity in individuals with chronic neur |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with a minimally conscious state will be evaluated and stimulated, provided that written informed consent is obtained from a family member. Exclusion Criteria: patients in coma patients with metallic brain implants, craniotomy or pacemaker |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo |
| Locations | Messina, Italia, Italy |
| Start date | 2023-01-10 |
| NCT ID | NCT06236503 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06236503 |