Effects of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation Therapy on Primary Chronic Insomnia: A Proof-of Concept Clinical Trial
Journal of Sleep Medicine
; : 37-42, 2018.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect and safety of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) in primary chronic insomnia. METHODS: A one-month, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial was performed. A total of 7 patients with primary chronic insomnia received tDCS using anodal (n=3), cathodal (n=2), or sham stimulation (n=2). They were followed up at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. The primary outcome measures included improvement in total sleep time (TST), sleep latency (SL), and sleep efficiency (SE) at 1 month follow-up. RESULTS: TST and SE were improved with tDCS at 1 month follow-up in all patients (100%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and one (50%) of the sham group. tDCS improved SL at 1 month follow-up in two patients (67%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and none (0%) of the sham group. With respect to adverse events, transient itching sensation occurred in one patient of the anodal group. None of the other groups reported adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that tDCS may be effective and safe for treatment of primary chronic insomnia. A larger controlled study needs to be further investigated.
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Prurido
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Sensação
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Seguimentos
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Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde
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Estimulação Transcraniana por Corrente Contínua
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Distúrbios do Início e da Manutenção do Sono
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Sleep Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article