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Study NCT ID: NCT05814458
Status: RECRUITING
Last Update Posted: 2024-03-20
First Post: 2023-01-31

Brief Title: The Efficiency of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Sponsor: Medical University of Lublin
Organization: Medical University of Lublin

Study Overview

Official Title: The Efficiency of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa - a Randomised Double-blind Clinical Trial
Status: RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2024-03
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The main goal of the study a 3-week randomized double-blind and placebo-controlled study is to determine the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation tDCS on the mental state and advances in nutritional rehabilitation in patients with AN The primary hypothesis assumes that tDCS will reduce the symptoms of depression improve cognition functions and it will have a positive effect on the reduction of restriction related to body weight and diet
Detailed Description: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of tDCS stimulation on psychological and biological factors in patient suffering for AN with particular attention to the safety of such additional therapy Transcranial direct current stimulation tDCS is a non-invasive and currently considered safe method of neurostimulation It is based on the use of direct current of very low intensity up to 2000uA-2mA and supplying it to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp In this way the polarity of the cell membranes of neurons is induced and this influences changes in the cortical excitation of the brain

Results confirming the efficacy of such a therapeutic approach would provide support for the introduction of brain stimulations as a valuable part of treatment in psychiatric wards but also as a part of home-based treatment

The protocol was developed by a multidisciplinary researcher team of a psychiatrist psychologist psychotherapist and nutritionists Thanks to this it is possible to evaluate the progress taking place in various fields

To the best of our knowledge this will be the first intervention study assessing the efficacy of tDCS in AN taking into account not only psychological tests but also biochemical markers including levels of neurotrophins or the electrical activity of the brain

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None