Self Cranial Electrical Stimulation (CES) for Pain in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis (Self CES for Knee Pain)

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Osteo Arthritis Knee

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a two-week self Cranial Electrical Stimulation(CES) on pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis(OA)

Key facts

Study ID: NCT04016259
Run by: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
People needed: 30
Starts: 2019-08-01
Expected to finish: 2019-11-21
Last updated by the study team: 2020-11-16

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

have self-reported unilateral or bilateral knee OA pain, according to American College of Rheumatology criteria
have had knee OA pain in the past 3 months with an average of at least 30 on a 100 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain
can speak and read English
have a device with internet access that can be used for secure video conferencing for real- time remote supervision
have no plan to change medication regimens for pain throughout the trial
are able to travel to the coordinating center
are willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to enrollment

You may not qualify if…

history of brain surgery, brain tumor, seizure,stroke, or intracranial metal implantation
serious medical illness, such as uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure/ diastolic blood pressure ≥ 150/95 mm Hg)heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction
alcohol/substance abuse
cognitive impairment
pregnancy or lactation
hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness

Where it is running

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States

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