Could a head zapper ease tough pain syndrome?
NCT ID NCT07361692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Thirty-two adults with active CRPS will receive either real or sham stimulation over several sessions. The goal is to see if this safe, drug-free approach can offer meaningful pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free option to reduce chronic pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 people. The placebo effect is strong in pain studies, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Polyclinique de l'Europe
RECRUITINGSaint-Nazaire, 44600, France
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