Could a zappy headband ease your Jumper's knee?
NCT ID NCT06729437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied before eccentric knee exercises, can improve pain and function more than exercise alone in people with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Forty-two adults with chronic knee pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham tDCS during 8 weeks of exercise. Researchers will track pain, knee function, muscle activity, and quality of life over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to reduce pain and improve knee function for people with chronic patellar tendinopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect of tDCS is often modest, and the sham group also gets exercise, which may already help.
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Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia
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