Brain zaps for pain and fatigue: a quick fix?
NCT ID NCT07573709
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a brief, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could immediately reduce pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. About 20 participants received one session, and researchers measured changes in pain and symptom impact right before and after. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia * Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Having both conditions at the same time
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario de Donostia
San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, 20250, Spain
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