Clinical Trial

Effects of tDCS and tUS on Pain Perception in OA of the Knee

Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in conjunction with transcranial ultrasound (TUS) on pain perception and functional limitations in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. The investigators hypothesize that there will be a decrease in pain levels with active stimulation, when compared to sham stimulation.
Protocol Amendment History 13 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 13 times since 2016-03-24; most recent amendment 2025-09-15.
Status change: Withheld → Active, Not Recruiting 2021-08-16
Status change: Active, Not Recruiting → Withheld 2021-03-24
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2020-08-05
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2017-02-06
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT02723929
Lead Sponsor Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborators: Highland Instruments, Inc.
Conditions Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Primary Completion 2019-08-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-09-29