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NCT02954432 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Effects of tDCS and TUS on the Perception of Pain and Functional Limitations Due to Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
A clinical trial of Chronic Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Active
- Registry status
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02954432: Active study of Chronic Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
NCT02954432 is a study of Chronic Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02954432, a study of Chronic Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of tDCS in combination with TUS for the treatment of pain and functional limitations in subjects with NSCLBP. The investigators hypothesize that there will be a decrease in pain levels with active stimulation, when compared to sham stimulation.
Primary Outcome
Changes in Mechanical Temporal Summation (TS) from hand will be measured in order to determine whether anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in conjunction with transcranial ultrasound (TUS) is effective in reducing pain of subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- DEVICE Transcranial Ultrasound (TUS)
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute - Cambridge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
What the registry record for NCT02954432 still lists
NCT02954432 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is the first listed.
NCT02954432 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02954432 about?
NCT02954432 is a clinical study titled "Effects of tDCS and TUS on the Perception of Pain and Functional Limitations Due to Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain". The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of tDCS in combination with TUS for the treatment of pain and functional limitations in subjects with NSCLBP. The investigators hypothesize that there will be a decrease in pain levels with active stimulation, when compared to sham stimulation.
What is the current status of trial NCT02954432?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2016-11. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT02954432 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02954432?
The interventions under investigation include: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) (DEVICE), Transcranial Ultrasound (TUS) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02954432?
This trial is sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which has 101 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02954432 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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