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 138 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07426562Recruiting
Stretching vs. Dry Needling for Tight Hamstrings in Chronic Back Pain
This trial tests two treatments for tight hamstrings in people with long-lasting low back pain: a special stretch and dry needling (thin needles placed in trigger points). It aims to find which helps reduce tightness and pain.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 20–50 - NCT06656156Recruiting
Stretching technique for chronic low back pain relief
This trial tests a physical therapy stretching method called PNF on the hip and hamstring muscles to see if it reduces chronic low back pain. It may help if you have had non-specific low back pain for over 3 months with tightness in your hips or legs.
Karachi, SindhAges 15–40 - NCT07122453RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CNTX-3001 for severe chronic low back pain
This trial tests a medicine called CNTX-3001, given as a spinal injection, for people with long-term, severe low back pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
Napa, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06221709Recruiting
Radiofrequency for hip arthritis pain: a clinical trial
This trial tests whether a treatment called continuous radiofrequency can reduce pain from hip arthritis. It is for people with moderate arthritis in one hip who have had pain for more than six months.
Brasília, Federal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06704425Recruiting
How back pain affects thinking in older adults
This study looks at how chronic low back pain might affect memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 85. You will complete questionnaires, thinking tasks, and a brain scan to help researchers understand the link between pain and cognitive function.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07347028Recruiting
Trigger point injections for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting medication into muscle knots (trigger points) can reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments haven't helped enough.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - NCT06859164RecruitingPhase 2
Knee artery treatment for chronic osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests a procedure called genicular artery embolization to reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can relieve pain and help you avoid or delay knee replacement surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–80 - NCT06430918Enrolling by invitation
Nerve pain and sleep quality in knee osteoarthritis
This study looks at how nerve pain and sleep quality are related in people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat pain.
IzmirAges 18–80 - NCT06863636RecruitingPhase 3
Combination painkiller vs celecoxib for osteoarthritis flare-ups
This study tests whether a combination of two pain relievers (celecoxib and acetaminophen) works better than celecoxib alone for sudden, severe osteoarthritis pain in the knee or hip.
Mexico CityAges 40 years+ - NCT07339137Recruiting
PRP injections for chronic knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into and around the knee joint can reduce pain and improve function for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis who haven't gotten relief from other treatments.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 40–65 - NCT06509087Recruiting
Combining CT and MRI for joint pain procedure
This study tests a procedure called transarterial microembolization for chronic shoulder or knee pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. It uses both CT and MRI to guide the procedure and see if it can help reduce pain.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT07442435Recruiting
Reiki for recovery after knee replacement surgery
This study tests whether adding Reiki (a gentle hands-on relaxation therapy) to standard care helps people feel better and recover more comfortably after a first-time knee replacement. It may be a good fit if you are having your first knee replacement, are not on certain medications, and haven't tried energy therapies before.
SinopAges 18 years+ - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07191067Recruiting
Study of NOVABLOC system for knee replacement pain
This trial tests a new device called the NOVABLOC system to see if it helps control pain during and after knee replacement surgery. It is for people with osteoarthritis who are having their first knee replacement on one knee.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 21 years+ - NCT07217821Recruiting
Music and imagery for chronic pain
This study tests a step-by-step approach using music and guided imagery to help people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It's done from home using a device, so you don't need to travel.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730216Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Knee Block Study for Knee Replacement
This study looks at whether using ultrasound to guide a numbing injection around the knee can improve pain control after knee replacement surgery. It aims to make recovery more comfortable.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06479161RecruitingPhase 2
Oral tranexamic acid study for knee replacement patients
This trial tests if taking tranexamic acid (TXA) as a pill can reduce bleeding after total knee replacement surgery. It may help you if you have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for a first-time knee replacement.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–89 - NCT07653841Recruiting
Balance vs. strength training for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares two types of exercise programs (a balance-focused training and a progressive strengthening program) added to usual physical therapy. The goal is to see which works better for reducing knee pain and improving daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Islamabad, ICTAges 40–70 - NCT04992624RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabinoid treatment effects on knee pain and nerve signals
This Phase 2 study tests whether a cannabinoid-related treatment changes how pain works in people with knee osteoarthritis. It uses questionnaires, MRI, and gentle nerve testing to understand if treatment helps pain and pain-related signals.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 21–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic knee pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 138 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.