Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Treatment of Brain Fog in Patients with Post Treatment Lyme Disease
Sponsor: |
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Clinical Trials Network |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
Study Length: |
12 Weeks |
Clinic Visits: |
4 |
IRB Number: |
AAAV1512 |
Contact: |
Lyme Center: 646-774-7503 / lymecenter@cumc.columbia.edu |
Are you suffering from persistent cognitive symptoms that began after you were diagnosed and treated with antibiotics for Lyme Disease? This new research study aims to test a new form of treatment for people with persistent cognitive symptoms such as brain fog despite antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease. This treatment involves placing two electrode patches to the forehead of a participant followed by low dose stimulation. This is called Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Published studies report that tDCS has been shown to increase processing speed, reduce fatigue, and improve mood. This intervention is noninvasive, can be successfully delivered remotely, and is well liked by patients. Some research studies indicate that tDCS effects can be enhanced when combined with cognitive training by functionally priming the brain regions that mediate the cognitive function being trained. This study will take place over the course of 12 weeks and will enroll patients with several telehealth visits and 4 in-person visits to our research center in New York City.
Investigator
Brian Fallon, MD
Are you 18-65 years old? |
Yes |
No |
Are you a resident of the US? |
Yes |
No |
Do you have a history of clinician diagnosed Lyme disease with persistent or relapsing symptoms despite antibiotics? |
Yes |
No |
Can you read and understand English? |
Yes |
No |
Do you have ongoing cognitive symptoms which you attribute to Lyme disease? |
Yes |
No |