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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Functionality and Pain in Individuals with Patellar Tendinopathy
Led by University of Valencia · Updated on 2025-02-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Functionality and Pain in Individuals with Patellar Tendinopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 50 years.
- Diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy (VISA-P score of 80 or lower).
- Pain lasting more than 3 months.
You will not qualify if you...
- 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.
- Contraindications for tDCS including personal and family history of epilepsy, metallic implants in the head, implanted medication pump, pacemaker, recurrent headaches, skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema), major head surgeries, pregnancy, heart diseases, and certain medications (psychotropic or antihistamines).
- Pharmacological treatment or knee physical rehabilitation programs in the past year.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, Spain, 46022
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Research Team
M
Marta Inglés, Dr
CONTACT
E
Elena Muñoz-Gómez, Dr
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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