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NCT04192058

Effect of Transcranial Direct-current Stimulation in Eating Behavior of Women With Fibromyalgia

Status unknown NA Last updated 13 January 2020
What this trial tests

NA trial testing Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in Fibromyalgia in 60 participants. Status unknown.

Timeline
15 September 2019
Primary endpoint
15 November 2020
15 December 2021

Quick facts

Lead sponsorHospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
PhaseNA
StatusStatus unknown
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingquadruple
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment60
Start date15 September 2019
Primary completion15 November 2020
Estimated completion15 December 2021
Sites2 locations across Brazil

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

Who can join

Adults 18 to 65, female only, with Fibromyalgia or Food Addiction. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, non-repairing sleep, cognitive changes, depressive symptoms and other correlates of autonomic dysfunction. A high prevalence of overweight in patients with fibromyalgia is observed, about 80% according to current data, which affects the course and prognosis of the disease, besides overburdening health costs and further compromising quality of life. life of these patients. Evidence shows possible pathophysiological pathways shared by these two pathologies, as well as aspects related to food behavior. It is known that dopaminergic neurotransmission is altered in both, suggesting an increase in the sensitivity or density of D2 dopamine receptors. Non-pharmacological options for pain management and dysfunctional eating behavior include the important contribution of neuromodulatory techniques of non-invasive cerebral stimulation, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), which aims to increase resisting hyperpalatable foods and reducing caloric intake. Objectives: To evaluate the association between dopamine receptor-2 (DRD2) Taq1A allele A1 polymorphism (rs1800497) and to observe the possible effect of tDCS on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on homeostatic and hedonistic aspects of eating behavior in women with FM. Methods: A randomized, double blind, parallel group, controlled trial with simulated treatment will be performed. Will be included in the study women literate, right-handed, with confirmed diagnosis of FM. The evaluation will be done through questionnaires on pain and eating behavior, anthropometric evaluation and biochemical measurements. The intervention will take place through active or simulated home for 4 weeks. Perspectives: To evaluate dysfunctional neuroplastic changes in eating behavior and biological markers and also to serve as a basis for future effective treatment strategies through neuromodulation and nutritional counseling.

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