Using brain stimulation to help patients with autoimmune muscle diseases

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of chronic transcranial direct current stimulation combined with aerobic exercises in patients suffering from systemic autoimmune myopathies. These conditions lead to significant muscle weakness and functional disability, and the study aims to explore a novel therapeutic approach that has not been previously tested in this patient population. It is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, ensuring rigorous assessment of the intervention's effects. The goal is to determine if this technique can improve muscle function and overall quality of life for affected individuals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Classification criteria - EULAR/ACR 2017
* Classification critera - Connors et al.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neoplasia
* Using heart pacemarker
* Using visceral metalic clips
* Infections (HIV, HTLV-1, Hepatitis, etc)
* Pregnance
* Previous historical of convulsions or epilepsies

Where it's running

• Samuel K Shinjo
  São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Samuel K Shinjo — Brazil
• Study coordinator: Samuel K Shinjo, PhD
• Email: samuel.shinjo@usp.br
• Phone: 55113061-7176

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.