Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group: receiving tDCS stimulation of the M1 point, with a current intensity of 2 mA for 20 minutes in each session with a number of 6 sessions. Intervention 2: T
Sponsors
Razi University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Gender: female Age range 45 to 65 years Compliance with the diagnostic criteria of knee osteoarthritis of the American College of Rheumatology having a minimum score of 4 (out of 10) for pain intensity on the visual analog scale (VAS) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) =26 (out of 30) Mini Mental State Test (MMSE) score>24 (out of 30 points) Score = ?? in the radiography criteria of Kellgren and Lawrence Filling the informed consent form to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having cognitive disorders Hospitalization during the last year due to mental illness Having neurological diseases, vestibular system, vision or any other physical damage that may affect balance Having a history of brain tumor, brain surgery or intracranial metal implantation in the past Using psychoactive or antihypertensive drugs (anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics, anti-Parkinson's drugs, strong sedatives and hypnotics) History of lower limb surgery Serious and uncontrolled medical diseases (heart failure, high blood pressure and history of acute myocardial infarction) Alcohol and drug abuse Sensitivity to transcranial stimulation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Check the intensity of pain. Timepoint: Measurement of pain intensity at the beginning of the study and after the end of 6 sessions of tDCS stimulation intervention. Method of measurement: VAS questionnaire.;Balance check. Timepoint: Balance measurement at the beginning of the study and after the end of 6 sessions of tDCS stimulation intervention. Method of measurement: Tecnobody. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait pattern measurement. Timepoint: Examining the gait pattern at the beginning of the study and after 6 sessions of tDCS stimulation intervention. Method of measurement: Foot pressure measurement system. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMarjan Ghanbari
Razi University
Outcome results
None listed