Brain stimulation for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique can help improve how your knee moves when you have kneecap pain. It's for people whose kneecap pain has lasted at least 3 months and whose knee tends to cave inward.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had kneecap pain for at least 3 months.
- Your knee caves inward when you move (like during walking or squatting).
- You have not had knee surgery or a major knee injury.
- You do not have a history of seizures or take seizure medication.
- You do not have an implanted device that interacts with electricity (like a pacemaker).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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