Status:
COMPLETED
Self Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Pain in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Conditions:
Knee Osteoarthritis
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of two weeks of self Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for pain in older patients with knee osteoarthrit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- have self-reported unilateral or bilateral knee OA pain, according to American College of Rheumatology criteria
- have had knee OA pain in the past 3 months with an average of at least 3 on a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain
- can speak and read English
- have a device with internet access that can be used for secure video conferencing for real-time remote supervision
- have access to a distraction-free, well lit, clean environment with a safe area to store the device and device kit
- have no plan to change medication regimens for pain throughout the trial
- are able to travel to the coordinating center
- are willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to enrollment.
Exclusion
- previous prosthetic knee replacement or non-arthroscopic surgery to the affected knee
- history of brain surgery, tumor, seizure, stroke, or intracranial metal implantation
- systemic rheumatic disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and fibromyalgia
- uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure/ diastolic blood pressure ≥ 150/95 mm Hg)
- heart failure
- history of acute myocardial infarction
- peripheral neuropathy
- alcohol/substance abuse
- cognitive impairment (i.e., Mini-Mental Status Exam score ≤ 23)
- pregnancy or lactation
- hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 14 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 5 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03425019
Start Date
March 14 2018
End Date
October 5 2018
Last Update
October 15 2021
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030