Knee Osteoarthritis study: Yoga
Official title Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Yoga for Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06228573
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if combining a mild electrical brain stimulation technique with yoga can lower pain and improve how the nervous system handles arthritis symptoms.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults who have knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis of the knee).
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either real brain stimulation or a fake version, along with yoga sessions. Researchers will measure pain levels and other signs of how the nervous system is working.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or the number of visits required.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- community dwelling adults from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Hamilton and London, Ontario fulfilling the NICE criteria for KOA
- ≥45 years of age
- Diagnosis of Knee osteoarthritis OR
- Having movement-related joint pain with either no morning knee stiffness or stiffness of 30 minutes or less AND
- Experiencing an average pain intensity of ≥3 /10 in the past month
You likely can't join if
- Systemic inflammatory arthritis.
- Any knee injection in the past 3 months.
- Inability to independently get up and down from the floor.
- Lower limb trauma or surgery within the last 6 months.
- Current participation in another OA clinical trial.
- Use of mobility aids.
See the full eligibility criteria
- community dwelling adults from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Hamilton and London, Ontario fulfilling the NICE criteria for KOA
- ≥45 years of age
- Diagnosis of Knee osteoarthritis OR
- Having movement-related joint pain with either no morning knee stiffness or stiffness of 30 minutes or less AND
- Experiencing an average pain intensity of ≥3 /10 in the past month
- Systemic inflammatory arthritis.
- Any knee injection in the past 3 months.
- Inability to independently get up and down from the floor.
- Lower limb trauma or surgery within the last 6 months.
- Current participation in another OA clinical trial.
- Use of mobility aids.
- Currently receiving care for KOA pain (e.g., physiotherapy).
- Planned absences exceeding 1 week.
- Contraindications to transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) such as neurological or neuropsychiatric conditions.
- History of brain surgery or tumor.
- Metallic implants.
- Epilepsy or history of substance abuse or dependence.
- Cochlear or ocular implant.
- Presence of a pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator.
- Eczema on the scalp.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London, Ontario, Canada; Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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