Enhancing Modulation Effects of Baduanjin Through Neuromodulation for Knee OA

Part of paid clinical trials in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study ID
NCT05839535
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
45 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • BDJ — BEHAVIORAL
    BDJ is a mind-body intervention
  • tDCS — DEVICE
    tDCS is a brain stimulation method.
  • sham tDCS — DEVICE
    sham tDCS
  • exercise — OTHER
    exercise including stretching and other activities.

Study Details

This study will combine brain imaging and neuromodulation tools to investigate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of exercises. The findings will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying mind-body exercise and facilitate the development of new pain management approaches.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 5, 2024
Status verified
May 2025
Primary completion
Mar 30, 2028
Completion
Aug 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
140 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Active Comparator: BDJ + real tDCS
  • Active Comparator: Exercise + real tDCS
  • Active Comparator: BDJ + sham tDCS
  • Active Comparator: Exercise + sham tDCS

Primary Outcome Measure

M1 resting state functional connectivity [ Time Frame: Baseline, post-treatment (12 weeks) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Massachusetts General HospitalCharlestownMassachusetts02129
meixuan Zhu
[email protected]
617-726-5004

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