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Mindfulness + tDCS for Osteoarthritis (PROACT Trial)
PROACT Trial Summary
This trial will test whether mindfulness meditation and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis, especially among African Americans and non-Hispanic whites.
PROACT Trial Eligibility Criteria
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You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPROACT Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 54 Patients • NCT01726673PROACT Trial Design
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- You have a severe mental illness that has required hospitalization in the past year or you currently have thoughts of hurting yourself.I do not have high blood pressure or heart problems that limit my activities.I am not taking certain medications that affect brain stimulation treatment.I have a condition like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus causing pain not less than my knee pain.My cognitive function is good enough to understand the study procedures.I have had major surgery on my knee.I do not use opioids daily.You are of African American or non-Hispanic white ethnicity.I have knee pain diagnosed as osteoarthritis by a doctor.I have a neurological condition like Parkinson's, MS, epilepsy, or have had a brain injury.
- Group 1: Non-Hispanic White Group
- Group 2: African American Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is recruitment still open for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment which was initially posted on March 13th 2020 is actively searching for new participants and has been recently updated on September 15th 2022. The trial requires 240 individuals from 2 different medical facilities."
Who meets the eligibility criteria for participation in this clinical trial?
"This medical trial is recruiting up to 240 individuals presenting with knee osteoarthritis between the ages of 45 and 85. Notably, candidates must satisfy American College of Rheumatology Clinical criteria as well as be identified as either African-American or non-Hispanic white in terms of their racial/ethnic background."
How many volunteers are participating in this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data suggests this medical trial is actively seeking participants, with the original posting on March 13th 2020 and an edit made as recently as September 15th 2022. 240 patients are sought to partake between 2 separate sites."
Is this research opportunity accessible to individuals who are younger than 30 years of age?
"Taking into account the conditions for participation, candidates must be aged between 45 and 85 to qualify."
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