Brain stimulation for knee replacement recovery
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This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (called transcranial direct current stimulation) can improve recovery after knee replacement surgery. If you are having a knee replacement for arthritis, this may help reduce pain and speed up your rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and in generally good health (classified as ASA I-III by your anesthesiologist).
- You are scheduled for a first-time knee replacement on one knee only (not both), due to advanced arthritis.
- You have a smartphone or tablet that runs iOS 10 or newer, or Android 5 or newer, with internet access.
- You have no history of brain surgery, seizures, stroke, or metal implants in your head or neck.
- You are not taking certain brain-affecting medications (like antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs), have no active sleep disorder, and are not pregnant.
- You can speak and read English and are willing to wear a study device.
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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