Join a University of Arizona research study you can complete comfortably from home.

If you or someone you care for experiences ongoing knee pain and lives with memory challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition, you may be eligible to participate in a new research study exploring innovative, non-drug approaches to managing both pain and cognitive health.

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Nursing are studying how a combination of online chair yoga and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may reduce knee pain and support memory and mood.

Unlike medications, tDCS uses two soft pads placed on the scalp to deliver a gentle electrical current to the brain.

Early evidence suggests that tDCS may help lessen pain and improve thinking abilities, offering a promising alternative for individuals living with chronic pain and memory loss.

To be eligible for this study, you must be:

*60 years of age or older
*Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
*Experiencing persistent knee pain

Individuals with a history of stroke, seizures, epilepsy, or brain tumors are not eligible.

The study is designed to be completed mostly from home. Participants will be provided with a tDCS headset and yoga equipment. Each online session lasts approximately 50 minutes, including 20 minutes of tDCS and 30 minutes of chair yoga. After each session, participants will briefly rate their knee pain.

In addition to the home-based activities, participants and their caregivers will visit the University of Arizona College of Nursing two times for simple, low-risk assessments and brief interviews.

The study lasts six weeks. Participants and their caregivers will attend one in-person visit at the beginning and one at the end. The remaining 14 sessions will be completed from the comfort of home.

Participants and their caregivers who complete the study will each receive a $200 Amazon gift card ($400 total per pair). Your participation helps make this important research possible and is deeply appreciated.

This research study has been approved by the University of Arizona Institutional Review Board, which ensures the protection, rights, and well-being of participants.

For more information, call (520) 626-6863. You may leave a message, and the study team will return your call promptly. You can also email jpark13@arizona.edu with any questions or to express interest. Resources and guidance are available to support your participation.