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NCT04236284 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Management of Chronic Pain and PTSD in Gulf War Veterans With tDCS+Prolonged Exposure
A NA study, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21
- Enrollment target
NCT04236284 is a NA study that has completed, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants.
The verdict
NCT04236284, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Gulf War Veterans (a DoD/VA defined service era corresponding to the first Gulf War under operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield 1990-1991), especially those who present with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are particularly likely to experience chronic pain. Veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and PTSD utilize healthcare services at a higher rate than those with pain or PTSD alone. Unfortunately, there are no integrated treatments for Pain and PTSD. Moreover, non-pharmacological treatments for pain such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are useful in only about 50% of cases. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective treatment for pain, and has been recently used to ameliorate PTSD symptoms. Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is highly effective in treating PTSD symptoms. Therefore, we propose to (a) integrate \& (b) gather feasibility data for home-based tDCS + PE for Pain and PTSD with 15 Gulf War Veterans. The Overall Aim of the present proposal is to integrate, refine and investigate the feasibility (e.g., pilot testing, recruitment, attrition, assessment) of tDCS for treating chronic pain with a best practices evidence-based treatment for PTSD (i.e., Prolonged Exposure: PE) in 15 Gulf War veterans, a group for which both pain (fibromyalgia) and PTSD are particularly problematic.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- DEVICE Home-based tDCS
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11-23 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04236284
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04236284 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Prolonged Exposure Therapy is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04236284 about?
NCT04236284 is a clinical study titled "Management of Chronic Pain and PTSD in Gulf War Veterans With tDCS+Prolonged Exposure". Gulf War Veterans (a DoD/VA defined service era corresponding to the first Gulf War under operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield 1990-1991), especially those who present with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are particularly likely to experience chronic pain. Veterans with co-morbid chronic...
What is the current status of trial NCT04236284?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2020-01-15. Estimated completion is 2021-11-23.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04236284?
The interventions under investigation include: Prolonged Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Home-based tDCS (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04236284?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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