tDCS + Mindfulness Meditation for Osteoarthritis
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you do not change your current medication regimen for pain throughout the study.
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for osteoarthritis?
Is tDCS combined with Mindfulness Meditation safe for humans?
Research suggests that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with mindfulness-based meditation (MBM) is generally safe for humans, with mild and temporary side effects like itching and tingling. Studies have shown that participants tolerate this treatment well without serious adverse effects.13678
How does the tDCS + Mindfulness Meditation treatment for osteoarthritis differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), which uses a mild electrical current to stimulate the brain, with mindfulness meditation, a mental practice that focuses on being present and aware. Unlike traditional pain medications, this approach is non-drug and targets pain perception and processing in the brain, offering a novel way to manage osteoarthritis pain without the use of pharmaceuticals.12345
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) paired with active mindfulness-based meditation (MBM) on clinical pain,osteo arthritis (OA)-related clinical symptoms, physiopsychological pain processing and participant satisfaction with treatment in patients with knee OA.
Research Team
Hyochol Ahn, PhD,RN,MSN
Principal Investigator
University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking adults with knee pain from osteoarthritis, who've had an average pain score of at least 30 out of 100 in the past three months. Participants should not plan to change their pain medication during the study and must have access to videoconferencing tools.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) paired with mindfulness-based meditation (MBM) or sham interventions for knee osteoarthritis
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessments of mindfulness, pain intensity, and osteoarthritis symptoms
Treatment Details
Interventions
- active tDCS paired with active MBM
- active tDCS paired with sham MBM
- sham tDCS paired with active MBM
- sham tDCS paired with sham MBM
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead Sponsor
University of Arizona
Lead Sponsor
Florida State University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator