Brain stimulation for nerve pain after chemotherapy
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) can help reduce numbness, tingling, or pain caused by chemotherapy. It is for people who have completed active cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You have had cancer (stage I, II, III, or IV) and finished chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy
- You have ongoing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet that started during chemotherapy
- You can walk without help from another person
- You have no metal objects or certain implanted devices in your head (like a pacemaker or cochlear implant)
- You have no history of seizures, brain surgery, or other neurological conditions (except chemotherapy-related nerve problems)
Quick eligibility check
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