Zapping the brain to quiet knee pain: new study tests non-invasive approach

NCT ID NCT02723929

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether gentle electrical and ultrasound brain stimulation can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 64 adults with chronic knee pain will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation to see if it lowers pain scores. The goal is to find a drug-free way to manage stubborn osteoarthritis pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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