Shock and serenity: new combo therapy targets knee pain without pills
NCT ID NCT04375072
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a two-week home treatment combining gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) with mindfulness meditation in 208 older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could reduce pain and improve daily function. Results focused on changes in pain scores and joint stiffness.
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States
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