Recruitment

Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Estimated Enrollment
Same as current

Summary

Conditions
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Persistent Post Traumatic Headache
Type
Interventional
Phase
Not Applicable
Design
Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentMasking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)Primary Purpose: Treatment

Participation Requirements

Age
Between 20 years and 60 years
Gender
Both males and females

Description

The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) administered at home with real-time monitoring via VA Tele-health for persistent post traumatic headache (PTH) associated with mTBI, and the impact of this treatment on persistent PTH ...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) administered at home with real-time monitoring via VA Tele-health for persistent post traumatic headache (PTH) associated with mTBI, and the impact of this treatment on persistent PTH associated functional recovery. Total of 20 participants (10 treatment group, 10 sham control) will be included in this study. The investigators will also evaluate recruitment strategies and participants clinical characteristics.

Tracking Information

NCT #
NCT04012853
Collaborators
New York University
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Xiao M. Androulakis, MD Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC