Transcranial brain stimulation for patellar tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve knee function and reduce pain in people with long-term patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). It may help by calming pain signals in the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) with pain lasting more than 3 months.
- Your knee pain and function score (VISA-P) is 80 or less.
- You have not had knee surgery or a steroid injection in the past 6 weeks.
- You do not have any metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, or a history of seizures or migraines.
- You have not had any knee physical therapy or other knee treatments in the past year.
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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