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Non-pharmacological interventions, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), have gained attention for their potential to alleviate pain and improve functional outcomes. This study explored the effects of tDCS on pain, fatigue, and functional performance in patients affected by ESRD undergoing hemodialysis and experiencing chronic pain. Thirty-four participants were randomized to receive either active or sham tDCS, with 15 sessions administered over five weeks. Anodal tDCS over C3 with an intensity of 2\u00a0mA was administered in 15 sessions, 3 times per week. Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS), fatigue, functional performance (sit-to-stand test, stationary walk, timed up and go test (TUG), elbow flexion test, and manual dynamometry) were assessed. 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