RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06367777

Cervical/Thoracic Neuromodulation and Nociceptive Processing

Investigating the Effects of the Neuromodulation of the Cervical and the Low-thoracic Spinal Cord on Nociceptive Processing in Healthy Volunteers - an Randomized, Sham-controlled, Double-blinded Study

Sponsor

Université Catholique de Louvain

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

Jun 19, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Nociceptive Pain

Summary

Several studies have demonstrated that direct currents delivered through the skin at the level of the low-thoracic spinal cord can influence spinal cord function. In human volunteers, anodal low-thoracic transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) alters spinal processing of nociceptive inputs. Whether cervical tsDCS is able to do the same is less well known. In this double-blinded, sham-controlled and cross-over trial, the investigators will compare the effects on the nociceptive processing of healthy volunteers of cervical and low-thoracic tsDCS.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called cervical a-tsDCS, a medical device called sham tsDCS, and others for people with nociceptive pain. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 40 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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