80
Participants
Start Date
March 25, 2023
Primary Completion Date
April 25, 2024
Study Completion Date
February 28, 2025
active tDCS
The electrode will measure 5x5 cm and a current of 2mA will be applied for 20 minutes. The current density will be 0.08mA/cm². tDCS will be applied three times a week for 20 minutes over four weeks.
sham tDCS
The electrode will measure 5x5 cm. The sham-type current will show a rising ramp where the initial 30 seconds will be real current with the same parameter as the active group. After this time, the current will be automatically stopped by the device. tDCS will be applied three times a week for 20 minutes over four weeks.
real Physical Therapy
Manual maneuvers and therapeutic exercises will be performed for 30 minutes, three times a week over four weeks.
placebo Physical Therapy
The placebo Physical Therapy will be applied for 30 minutes, three times a week over four weeks. The initial 20 minutes will be used for the application of simulated ultrasound bilaterally in the middle portion of the upper trapezius muscle. In the final 10 minutes, the researcher will place the palms of the hand under the occipital region without applying any force or movement with the participant in the supine position.
Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa
Federal University of Paraíba
OTHER