Could a head zapper and gentle yoga ease knee pain in dementia?
NCT ID NCT07303998
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether combining a safe, low-level electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with online chair yoga can help manage chronic knee pain in older adults with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Forty participants, along with their caregivers, will do 14 supervised sessions at home over four weeks. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach is practical and reduces pain, improves mood, and boosts quality of life.
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and online chair yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to manage chronic knee pain in people with dementia, reducing reliance on risky painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The combination approach is new and may not show clear benefits.
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University of Arizona College of Nursing
RECRUITINGTucson, Arizona, 85721, United States
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