Occipital Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Fibromyalgia

Occipital Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Fibromyalgia

The aim of this study is to investigate whether transcranial direct current stimulation is effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia related pain. The study provides a placebo arm and the design is a cross-over design.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients suffering from Fibromyalgia, diagnosed according to the criteria of the ACR-90, with exclusion of other pathologies mimicking the FMS related symptoms by a M.D. of the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (UZA, Belgium)
• Dutch speaking
• Stability of medication during the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of substance abuse, unless treated and in remission during 6 months
• Cardiac disease, implanted pace-maker or defibrillator
• History of epileptic insults
• Severe organic comorbidity
• Psychiatric comorbidity with psychotic symptoms
• Pregnancy