Brain stimulation for long covid headaches and pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) to see if it can reduce persistent headaches and chronic pain in people with long covid. If you have ongoing pain after a confirmed covid infection, this could offer a new way to find relief.
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Who can take part
- You had a positive covid test (PCR) during the acute phase of your infection
- You are at least 16 years old
- You are experiencing at least one of these symptoms: migraine, headache, chronic pain, nerve pain, joint pain, or muscle pain
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, brain implants, or skull fractures
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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