Publications by authors named "Antonio Felipe Lopes Cavalcante"
Anodal tDCS over the motor cortex improves pain but not physical function in chronic chikungunya arthritis: Randomized controlled trial.
Antônio Felipe Lopes Cavalcante Joanna Sacha Cunha Brito Holanda João Octávio Sales Passos Joyce Maria Pereira de Oliveira Edgard Morya
Ann Phys Rehabil Med
May 2024
Background: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a globally prevalent pathogen, with outbreaks occurring in tropical regions. Chronic pain is the main symptom reported and is associated with decreased mobility and disability. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is emerging as a new therapeutic tool for chronic arthralgia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTen sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation for chronic chikungunya arthralgia: study protocol for a randomised clinical trial.
Abraão Sérvulo do Nascimento Antônio Felipe Lopes Cavalcante Thiago Anderson Brito De Araújo João Danyell Dantas da Silva Edson Silva-Filho
BMJ Open
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The chikungunya virus is causing a significant public health issue in Brazil, particularly in the Northeast region, where chronic pain affects over 60% of infected individuals for years.
- This study aims to test the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in reducing pain and improving muscle strength, functionality, and quality of life in those suffering from chronic arthralgia through a structured clinical trial.
- The trial involves 40 participants randomized to receive either active or sham tDCS treatment over 10 sessions, with evaluations at multiple intervals to track changes in pain levels and other health outcomes.