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NCT01861587 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of tDCS in the Management of Perioperative Pain
A NA study of Postoperative Pain, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01861587: Completed NA study of Postoperative Pain, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
NCT01861587 is a NA study of Postoperative Pain that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, below the 232-participant average among 120 other Postoperative Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01861587, a NA study of Postoperative Pain, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new medical technology can help reduce post-operative pain. The new technology is called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation.
Primary Outcome
The PCA pump usage was downloaded from the PCA pump after discharge from the hospital.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE tDCS
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Brain Stimulation Laboratory, Institute of Psychiatry - Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 27 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01861587 record still lists
NCT01861587 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 27 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 232-participant average among 120 other Postoperative Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Postoperative Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which tDCS is the first listed.
NCT01861587 reports a single indexed study location in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01861587 about?
NCT01861587 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of tDCS in the Management of Perioperative Pain". The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new medical technology can help reduce post-operative pain. The new technology is called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation.
What is the current status of trial NCT01861587?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2014-10. Estimated completion is 2014-10.
What conditions does trial NCT01861587 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Postoperative Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01861587?
The interventions under investigation include: tDCS (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01861587?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01861587 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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