Clinical trials
Chronic Knee Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic knee pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 135 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03168802Recruiting
Ultrasound and nerve treatment for facet-joint low back pain
This study tests whether a procedure that uses focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) and/or a radiofrequency nerve treatment can reduce long-lasting low back pain caused by facet-joint arthritis. It may help people whose pain improves strongly after a targeted numbing injection to specific back nerves.
Taipei, Please SelectAges 20–79 - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07130630Recruiting
Pain and activity confidence in Vietnamese knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a questionnaire that measures how confident people with knee osteoarthritis feel about doing daily activities despite pain. Your answers will help doctors better understand and support Vietnamese-speaking patients.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 50 years+ - NCT07864896RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pain medicine after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a new oral pain medicine called suzetrigine for people who have a knee replacement. It aims to see if it helps control pain after surgery better or with fewer side effects than usual care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07561333Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Knee Replacement Surgery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking anesthesia techniques to see which one controls pain better after knee replacement surgery. Both methods are designed to numb the area around your knee so you need less pain medication afterward.
Çorum, CentreAges 18–80 - NCT06906939RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation and tai chi for knee arthritis and depression
This pilot study tests if combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with Tai Chi can help knee arthritis pain and improve depression. It compares these two treatments to see which works better for people with both pain and low mood.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 50–95 - NCT07855367Recruiting
Knee pain relief study for osteoarthritis patients
This study compares two procedures that use extreme cold or heat to target the nerves around the knee, with the goal of reducing pain from knee osteoarthritis. It is specifically for people with advanced knee osteoarthritis who also have bladder cancer.
CairoAges 40 years+ - NCT07123805Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee replacement recovery
This study tests if adding acupuncture before and after knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain and improve recovery. It may be an option for people having planned knee replacement for osteoarthritis.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07351981Enrolling by invitation
Cooled radiofrequency for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a new approach called cooled radiofrequency (TcPRF) to calm knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked and you haven't had certain other treatments recently.
AthensAges 45 years+ - NCT06600958Recruiting
Study of knee arthritis severity and progression
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis or other types of knee arthritis progress over time, using blood tests and X-rays. It aims to find markers that could predict whether the disease will get worse, which may help guide treatment decisions.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07361198Recruiting
Knee artery embolization for arthritis pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure to block small blood vessels in the knee, which may reduce pain from osteoarthritis. It's for people with ongoing knee pain even after standard treatments like medication or physical therapy.
Ústí nad LabemAges 40–80 - NCT06934421Recruiting
A new approach for knee radiofrequency ablation
This trial tests a revised method for radiofrequency ablation to treat chronic knee pain from severe osteoarthritis (KL grade III or IV). It aims to see if the procedure can help patients who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments like physical therapy, painkillers, and steroid injections.
FaroAges 18 years+ - NCT06909851Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after knee arthroscopy
This study compares two different types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after arthroscopic knee surgery. You will receive one of the blocks after your surgery, and your pain levels will be tracked.
IstanbulAges 18–72 - NCT07264270RecruitingPhase 1
A new injection for long-term sciatica pain
This trial tests a new medicine called C-1101, given as a shot into the spine, to see if it safely reduces pain from chronic sciatica. It is for people who have not gotten enough relief from standard treatments.
Broadmeadow, New South WalesAges 18–65 - NCT06740214RecruitingPhase 3
Different doses of liposomal bupivacaine for knee replacement pain
This trial tests different doses of a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) injected into a nerve block in the thigh to see which dose works best for pain after knee replacement surgery. It may help you have better pain control and recover faster.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT03858231RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid vs non-opioid pain relief after knee arthroscopy
This study compares opioid pain medicine with non-opioid pain medicine after arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery. It aims to see which approach controls pain well while keeping side effects and risks lower.
Fargo, North DakotaAges 18–80 - NCT07360392Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for knee replacement pain
This study compares two numbing techniques (nerve blocks) for pain relief after knee replacement surgery. The goal is to find which one works better and helps you recover with less pain.
AmasyaAges 18–80 - NCT07756918Recruiting
Shockwave therapy versus dry needling for jumper's knee
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee (pain at the front of the knee from overuse): extracorporeal shockwave therapy (using sound waves to stimulate healing) and dry needling (using thin needles to release tension). The goal is to see which one works better for reducing pain. If you're eligible, you might get one of these treatments, and your progress will be followed to see how well it works.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT06623669RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile program to reduce pain and improve health in older adults
This trial tests a mobile program to help reduce pain and improve health in older adults with knee or hip arthritis who are not very active. The program involves exercise and may help with weight management.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06544525Recruiting
Pain test to predict physical therapy results for back pain
This trial tests whether a simple pain test can predict how much you will improve with physical therapy for chronic low back pain. It looks at how your body naturally handles pain, which may help tailor your treatment.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06746168Recruiting
Better pain control after knee replacement surgery
This study tests a new way to manage pain after total knee replacement. It aims to see if a specific local pain block can reduce the need for strong opioids and improve recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18–85 - NCT06245109RecruitingPhase 4
Pain medicine study for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests how well different pain medicines work for knee osteoarthritis and looks at brain patterns to understand why some people get more relief. It may help you find a treatment that works best for you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 41 years+ - NCT06182059Recruiting
Pain after knee replacement study
This study looks at long-term pain after total knee replacement surgery. It may help understand why some people have persistent pain and find ways to prevent it.
Monza, Monza BrianzaAges 18–85 - NCT04109638Recruiting
PEMF therapy to reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery
This trial studies whether PEMF, a type of non-surgical device that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields, can reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery. If you join, you’ll also be expected to do post-surgery physical therapy exercises and report your pain and function.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic knee pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 135 recruiting chronic knee pain studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a chronic knee pain trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a chronic knee pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.