Department of Research, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Dec;70:140-145. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.08.047. Epub 2019 Aug 14.
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to be effective for reducing pain, and a growing body of literature shows the potential analgesic effects of mindfulness-based meditation (MBM). However, few studies have investigated the potential benefits associated with combining tDCS and MBM in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of home-based tDCS paired with MBM in older adults with knee OA. Thirty participants 50-85 years old with symptomatic knee OA were randomly assigned to receive 10 daily sessions of home-based 2 mA tDCS paired with active MBM for 20 min (n = 15) or sham tDCS paired with sham MBM (n = 15). We measured clinical pain and OA symptoms via a Numeric Rating Scale and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Pressure pain sensitivity and conditioned pain modulation were measured using quantitative sensory testing. Participant satisfaction and side effects were assessed via a questionnaire. Active tDCS paired with active MBM significantly reduced scores on the Numeric Rating Scale and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and increased pressure pain thresholds and conditioned pain modulation. Participants tolerated tDCS paired with MBM well without serious adverse effects and were satisfied with the treatment. Our findings demonstrate promising clinical efficacy of home-based tDCS paired with MBM for older adults with knee OA.
经颅直流电刺激(tDCS)已被证明可有效减轻疼痛,越来越多的文献表明基于正念的冥想(MBM)具有潜在的镇痛作用。然而,很少有研究调查将 tDCS 和 MBM 联合应用于膝骨关节炎(OA)老年患者的潜在益处。因此,本研究旨在探讨家庭 tDCS 联合 MBM 对膝骨关节炎老年患者的可行性和初步疗效。30 名 50-85 岁有症状的膝骨关节炎患者被随机分为两组,接受家庭 2 mA tDCS 联合主动 MBM 治疗 10 天,每天 20 分钟(n=15)或假 tDCS 联合假 MBM(n=15)。我们通过数字评分量表和西安大略和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数来衡量临床疼痛和 OA 症状。通过定量感觉测试测量压力疼痛敏感性和条件性疼痛调节。通过问卷评估参与者的满意度和副作用。主动 tDCS 联合主动 MBM 可显著降低数字评分量表和西安大略和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数的评分,并增加压力疼痛阈值和条件性疼痛调节。参与者耐受 tDCS 联合 MBM 治疗,无严重不良反应,对治疗满意。我们的研究结果表明,家庭 tDCS 联合 MBM 对膝骨关节炎老年患者具有良好的临床疗效。