Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: CARLA DANIELE FERREIRA DANTAS

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : CARLA DANIELE FERREIRA DANTAS
DATE: 30/11/2021
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Videoconferência
TITLE:

EFFECTS OF DORSOLATERAL PREFRONTAL CORTEX tDCS ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONALITY IN PATIENTS IN HEMODIALYSIS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. 

KEY WORDS:

tDCS, pain, hemodialysis, functionality. 

PAGES: 24
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional
SUMMARY:

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique applied through electrodes attached to the scalp in specific areas according to the objective to be achieved. tDCS is used to treat several physical and behavioral disorders, including depressive symptoms, anxiety and chronic pain. Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) on hemodialysis present chronic pain as one of the main symptoms, interfering in quality of life and functionality. Complementary techniques for pain control are suggested for this population and tDCS can be an advantageous resource. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of anodal tDCS over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on pain in patients with CRF undergoing hemodialysis. A double-blind randomized clinical trial will be carried out with 30 patients divided into 2 groups: active group and sham group. Ten non-consecutive sessions of tDCS with 2mA for 20 min and F3/Fp2 montage will be done. Pain, functionality, depression and anxiety will be assessed at baseline, at the end of treatment and at 2 follow-ups. This is a pioneering study using the application of tDCS in CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis. Given the applicability of tDCS in this population, we hope to identify a reduction in chronic pain, improvement in functionality and mood.

BANKING MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2646619 - RODRIGO PEGADO DE ABREU FREITAS
Interno - 2413545 - LEONIDAS DE OLIVEIRA NETO
Externo à Instituição - RODRIGO MARCEL VALENTIM DA SILVA - ESTACIO