Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Functionality and Pain in Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Patellar Tendinopathy
In brief
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) prior to a therapeutic eccentric exercise program on parameters related to pain and functionality in individuals with patellar tendinopathy. For this purpose, participants will be randomly divided into two groups: i) experimental group, receiving tDCS prior to a therapeutic exercise program; and ii) control group, receiving sham tDCS and a therapeutic exercise program. The interventions will last for 8 weeks. Additionally, four assessments will be conducted (baseline, week 4, week 8 and week 12). The variables studied are related to pain, functionality, muscle activity and strength, proprioception, and quality of life.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06729437
- Run by
- University of Valencia
- People needed
- 42
- Starts
- 2024-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between 18 and 50 years.
- Diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy (VISA-P score of 80 or lower).
- Pain lasting more than 3 months.
You may not qualify if…
- Previous knee surgery.
- Corticosteroid injection in the previous 6 weeks.
- Systemic inflammatory, autoimmune, or rheumatic diseases.
- Cognitive or behavioural issues that hinder comprehension and adherence to the intervention.
- Any neurological disease.
- Neoplastic disease.
- Subjects presenting contraindications for tDCS (Thair et al., 2017), including: personal and family history of epilepsy, metallic implants in the head, implanted medication pump, pacemaker, recurrent headaches, skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema), or major head surgeries, pregnancy, heart diseases, and various medications (psychotropic or antihistamines).
- Subjects must not have undergone pharmacological treatment or knee physical rehabilitation programs for a period of 1 year.
Where it is running
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia — Valencia, Valencia, Spain (enrolling)
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