Brain stimulation and chair yoga for knee pain in Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two treatments together for people with Alzheimer's who also have chronic knee pain: a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and online chair yoga. The goal is to see if these can reduce knee pain and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You live at home (not in a nursing home).
- You have mild to moderate Alzheimer's or a related dementia (like Lewy body or vascular dementia).
- You have ongoing knee pain that bothers you most days for the last 3 months (rated at least moderate).
- You are willing to try two new treatments: a gentle brain stimulation called tDCS and seated yoga via video calls.
- You can walk a short distance with help from a cane or walker, and you have a caregiver who can help with the study at home.
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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