NCT02832804

Brief Summary

To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of neuromodulation by transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in the patients with primary chronic insomnia .

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
8

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2016

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 18, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 14, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 30, 2016

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

September 24, 2021

Status Verified

September 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

April 18, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 23, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • sleep log and actiwatch

    Changes of sleep quality

    Change from baseline at 1 week

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • questionnaire

    Change from baseline at 1 month

  • EEG spectrum analysis

    Change from baseline at 1 month

  • Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability

    Change from baseline at 1 month

Study Arms (3)

anodal stimulation

EXPERIMENTAL

10 person The patients treated by anodal stimulation (2mA) for 20 minutes

Device: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

cathodal stimulation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

10 person The patients treated by cathodal stimulation (1-2mA) for 20 minutes

Device: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

sham stimulation

SHAM COMPARATOR

10 person The patients treated by anodal stimulation (1-2mA) for 15 seconds

Device: transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

Interventions

Experimental: anodal stimulation (2mA) for 20 minutes Active Comparator: cathodal stimulation (2mA) for 20 minutes Sham Comparator: sham stimulation (2mA) for 15 seconds

Also known as: HDCstim (direct current stimulator)
anodal stimulationcathodal stimulationsham stimulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • adult (older than 19 years)
  • primary insomnia
  • right handed
  • agree with participation of this study

You may not qualify if:

  • diagnosed with epilepsy or history of seizure
  • change of antipsychotic drug within 1 month
  • under suspicion of sleep apnea or periodic limb movement disorder
  • mental retardation (IQ \< 70)
  • pregnant woman

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Interventions

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Electric Stimulation TherapyTherapeuticsConvulsive TherapyPsychiatric Somatic TherapiesBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesElectroshockPsychological Techniques

Study Officials

  • Ki-Young Jung, professor

    Seoul National University Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 18, 2016

First Posted

July 14, 2016

Study Start

February 1, 2016

Primary Completion

September 30, 2016

Study Completion

May 1, 2017

Last Updated

September 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Locations