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Augmentation of EMDR With tDCS in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsFemaleParc de Salut Mar
NCT04084795 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a generalized, widespread chronic pain disorder and has an estimated prevalence of 2%-4% in the general population. Current pharmacological and psychological interventions frequently produce limited benefits in FM patients. Due to FM's strong association with psychological trauma causing neurobiological alterations in stress response, a trauma-focused psychotherapy is an innovative alternative treatment option. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a first-line therapeutic tool for post-traumatic stress disorder and first evidence suggests that it is also beneficial for patients with FM. Given the complex etiology of FM, a combination of psychotherapy with other treatment options can maximize a potential therapeutic success. A possible candidate herby is transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tD

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 70 years old * Mean pain score of at least 4 on the visual analog scale (VAS) in the two weeks preceding the clinical trial * Presence of one or more traumatic events causing current trauma-related symptoms * Current clinical symptoms of depression and/or anxiety * 2 weeks of stable medication Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbid autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease * Neurological or serious medical diseases * Bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia * Suicidal ideation * Previous EMDR therapy in the past two years * Substance abuse/dependency within 1 month prior to participation (except for nicotine abuse/dependency), * Pending FM-related litigation or disability * Metallic implants in the head * Positive test for pregnancy * Skin sensitivity diseases (psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc.)
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What it tests

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
  • transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
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Where

1 site
Centre Forum (Parc de Salut Mar)
Barcelona, Spain
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