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Systemic autoimmune myopathies are rheumatic diseases that affect the striatum skeletal muscles. The transcranial direct current stimulation technique has been frequent, for example, in patients with ischemic stroke or for the optimization of muscular performance in athletes. However, to date, there are no studies evaluating this technique in patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies. Therefore, the main objective of the present prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the application of chronic transcranial direct current stimulation sessions - associated with aerobic exercises - in the patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies.


Clinical Trial Description

Systemic autoimmune myopathies are rheumatic diseases that affect the striatum skeletal muscles. Depending on the clinical, pathophysiological and laboratory characteristics, they may be subdivided into polymyositis, dermatomyositis, antissintetase syndrome, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, and among others. Recently, the literature has been presenting better pharmacological treatment options to control these diseases. Despite these advances, this group of diseases still continues to be associated with high morbidity and functional disability, mainly due to the proximal muscular weakness of the scapular and pelvic girdles that may prevent the total recovery of these patients. On the other hand, the association of the transcranial current stimulation technique with motor recovery has been frequent, for example, in patients with ischemic stroke or for the optimization of muscular performance in athletes. However, to date, there are no studies evaluating this technique in patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies. Therefore, the main objective of the present prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the application of chronic transcranial current stimulation session - associated with aerobic exercises - in patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies. ;


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NCT number NCT04678635
Study type Interventional
Source University of Sao Paulo
Contact Samuel K Shinjo, PhD
Phone 55113061-7176
Email samuel.shinjo@usp.br
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date December 12, 2020
Completion date May 7, 2024

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