Neuropathic Pain Intervention With tDCS in Brazilian Military Personnel (NeuBRAIN Trial)

This project protocol investigates the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in treating neuropathic pain and improving sleep quality among Brazilian military personnel. Given the high prevalence of chronic pain and sleep disturbances in this population, and the limitations of current pharmacological treatments, our randomized, triple-blinded, sham-controlled trial explores the potential of tDCS as a non-invasive therapeutic intervention. The results of this study could have a significant impact on improving the well-being and performance of military personnel, while also reducing healthcare costs associated with long-term medication use.

NCT Number	NCT06994390
Lead Sponsor	Hospital da Polícia Militar de Goiás Collaborators: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Conditions	Neuropathic Pain, Sleep Quality, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2026-03-01
Primary Completion	2029-03-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2030-03-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-29