Brain stimulation for cancer-related fatigue
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study uses a gentle electrical stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help reduce cancer-related fatigue and weakness. You will also have MRI scans to look at how the brain is working.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You speak and understand English well.
- You have finished your main cancer treatment (like chemo, radiation, or surgery) more than 6 months ago. Hormonal therapy is allowed.
- You feel fatigue or weakness that you believe is related to your cancer or its treatment.
- You have been medically stable for the past 3 months.
- You do not have a history of epilepsy, seizures, or severe mental illness.
- You are not currently taking medications that affect the brain or nervous system.
- You have no metal implants, devices, or other MRI safety concerns.
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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