Brain zaps and tai chi: new hope for aching knees?
NCT ID NCT06906939
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests a brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it can reduce knee arthritis pain and depression in older adults. Thirty volunteers aged 50 and older with chronic knee pain and moderate to severe depression will receive rTMS along with Tai Chi. The goal is to check if this combination is safe, tolerable, and worth testing in larger studies.
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UCLA Semel Institute - Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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