Using tDCS stimulation to improve function and reduce pain in neurological and gynaecological patients
Official title: Use of tDCS Stimulation in Neurological and Gynaecological Conditions
Run by Poznan University of Physical Education · NCT06891690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a brain stimulation treatment can help improve movement and reduce pain for people with neurological and gynecological conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Poznan University of Physical Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poznan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 5, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06891690 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 20-90 with upper and lower limb impairments due to stroke, spinal cord diseases, or specific gynaecological conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not provide written consent or those with conditions not specified in the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on upper and lower limb function in neurological patients, as well as its potential to alleviate pain in gynaecological patients. Participants will undergo a rehabilitation program that includes tDCS stimulation, with assessments conducted using standardized questionnaires before and after treatment. The study will involve individuals aged 20-90 with specific neurological and gynaecological conditions, and will compare outcomes based on the number of tDCS sessions received. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of tDCS in enhancing quality of life and functional abilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mobility and reduce pain for patients suffering from neurological and gynaecological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of tDCS in neurological rehabilitation has shown promise in other studies, this specific application in both neurological and gynaecological conditions is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Neurological patients Inclusion Criteria: * impairment of upper and lower limb function. Exclusion Criteria: * no written consent to participate in the study. Gynaecological patients Inclusion Criteria: * women with selected gynaecological conditions (endometriosis, painful menstruation, dyspareunia, polycystic ovary syndrome) with no treatment other than tDCS stimulation. Exclusion Criteria: * no written consent to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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1Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wlkp., 61-871 Poznan
Poznan, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Małgorzata Wójcik, PhD PT
- Email: m.wojcik@awf-gorzow.edu.pl
- Phone: +48(95) 72 79 100
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.