The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on static balance in people with knee osteoarthritis
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis of knee
- Registration Number
- IRCT20160423027554N3
- Lead Sponsor
- Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 26
Inclusion Criteria
Age of 45–70 years
Radiological signs of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis according to K-L scale
Pain and tenderness in medial side of knee joint (VAS > 3)
Walking without use of assistive devices
Exclusion Criteria
Obesity with body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2
Any neurological disorders that would influence balance
Taken medication that affects balance control
Previous knee injury or surgery / prior arthroplasty of any joint of lower extremity
Fracture of either lower extremity within 6 months
Any congenital or acquired musculoskeletal disorder in lower extremity
Presence of any inflammatory arthritis
Any contraindication to apply tDCS such as head implants, history of epilepsy/seizure or brain tumors, and pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Static Balance. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Measurement of static balance parameters using the force plate.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS).