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. 2025 Aug 7;20:739. doi: 10.1186/s13018-025-06150-y

Table 3.

Multiple linear regression: tDCS predicting pain, disability, and quality of life

Dependent Variable Independent Variable B (Unstandardized Coef.) SE (Standard Error) 95% CI β (Standardized Coef.) t-value p-value R²
NPRS (Pain Score) tDCS Sessions -0.27 0.09 -0.45 to -0.09 -0.36 -2.98 0.004 0.17
KOOS-PS (Physical Function) tDCS Sessions 1.82 0.61 0.61 to 3.03 0.33 2.97 0.005 0.15
EQ-5D-5 L (Quality of Life) tDCS Sessions 0.04 0.01 0.02 to 0.06 0.42 3.54 0.001 0.22

tDCS = Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation; NPRS = Numeric Pain Rating Scale; KOOS-PS = Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score– Physical Function Shortform; EQ-5D-5 L = EuroQol 5-Dimensions 5-Levels; B = Unstandardized Coefficient; SE = Standard Error; CI = Confidence Interval; β = Standardized Coefficient; R² = Coefficient of Determination