Clinical trials
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting extracorporeal shock wave therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 39 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06717711RecruitingPhase 3
Shockwave therapy for penis recovery after prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests if low-intensity shockwaves can help men regain erectile function after robot-assisted prostate surgery. If you had nerve-sparing surgery and have good erections before treatment, this may help you recover faster.
Rome, RMAges 18–75 - NCT07756307Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for calcium deposits in the shoulder
This trial tests whether a non-invasive treatment called shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon. It uses sound waves to break up the deposits, which may relieve pain and help you move better.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20–70 - NCT06569615Recruiting
Comparing shock wave, laser, and cold therapy for sacroiliitis pain
This trial compares three different treatments (shock wave therapy, laser therapy, and cold therapy) for people with sacroiliitis, a condition that causes pain in the lower back, buttocks, or hips. The goal is to see which treatment works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Najran, Najran RegionAges 20–50 - NCT04474106Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for new spinal cord injuries
This study tests whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (non-surgical shock waves delivered from outside the body) can improve movement and sensation after a recent spinal cord injury. It may help people recover motor (movement) and sensory (feeling) function within months after injury.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–99 - NCT07633340Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy Plus Rehab for Shoulder Blade Problems
This study compares two treatment approaches for scapular dyskinesis (abnormal shoulder blade movement): one group receives shock wave therapy along with standard exercises, while the other group does exercises alone. Researchers want to see if adding shock wave therapy helps improve shoulder blade function and reduces pain.
TantaAges 18 years+ - NCT07132762Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether adding a special sound wave therapy (called ESWT) to standard care (like exercise and education) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term low back pain. It is designed for people whose back pain does not have a specific known cause.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT06688344Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after ACL surgery
This trial tests if adding focused shock wave therapy to standard rehab can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft. It may help reduce pain and speed up healing.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT06825039Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for belly tuck and breast reduction scars
This study tests if shock wave therapy can improve the appearance and feel of scars after tummy tuck or breast reduction surgery. If you have a scar from belly tuck surgery, you may be able to join.
Antwerp, AntwerpAges 18–80 - NCT07401758Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for knee tendon pain
This study tests whether a noninvasive treatment called shockwave therapy can help reduce pain and improve function in people with patellar tendinitis, a common overuse injury of the knee tendon. It may be a good option for you if you have moderate knee pain and are otherwise healthy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT07468734Recruiting
Shock wave vs. physical therapy for knee arthritis
This study compares two treatments for chronic knee osteoarthritis: shock wave therapy and traditional physical therapy. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain and improve function better.
CairoAges 40 years+ - NCT07320807Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after flexor tendon repair
This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy can help improve hand function after flexor tendon repair surgery. The therapy uses sound waves to stimulate healing and reduce scar tissue, and it may help you regain movement more quickly.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - NCT07584174Recruiting
Shockwave vs. magnetic therapy for female sexual dysfunction
This study compares two non-invasive treatments—extracorporeal shockwave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—to help women with reduced sexual desire, arousal problems, difficulty with orgasm, or pain during intercourse. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer.
Banī SuwayfAges 20–50 - NCT06296017Recruiting
Comparing nonsurgical treatments for trigger finger
This study compares nonsurgical treatments (like exercises, splints, or injections) for trigger finger. It aims to find which conservative approach works best for mild cases without surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT05907239Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for jaw muscle pain
This trial tests whether focused shock wave treatment can reduce chronic jaw pain caused by jaw muscle problems. You might qualify if you have moderate to severe temporomandibular (jaw) pain for at least 3 months.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06041958Recruiting
Shock Wave and Pulsed Field Therapy for Lymphedema
This trial tests two non-invasive therapies—shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—to see if they can reduce arm or leg swelling (lymphedema) caused by cancer treatment. It's for people who are at least 20 and have had breast or gynecologic cancer.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–80 - NCT06365476Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shockwave therapy (gentle sound waves) can help relax stiff wrist and finger muscles after a stroke. It is for adults who have had one stroke and have noticeable muscle tightness in their arm.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06438224Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for hand function after burn and nerve injury
This trial tests if a special type of sound wave therapy (ESWT) can help restore hand movement and feeling in people who have nerve damage and thick scars from a burn on their dominant hand. It may offer a new way to improve hand function after a burn injury.
SeoulAges 18–75 - NCT06452615Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for nerve pain after mastectomy
This study tests if a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (using sound waves from outside the body) can help relieve nerve pain that some women have after a mastectomy. It may be an option if you have burning, tingling, or numbness in your chest, armpit, or upper arm that started after your surgery.
CairoAges 40–65 - NCT06454734Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for leg lymphedema
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can help reduce leg swelling caused by lymphedema. It is for people with moderate to severe swelling that has affected at least the knee to foot area for 6 months or longer.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469931Recruiting
Ozone therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial tests if ozone injections can help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It may offer a new way to treat hand numbness and pain without surgery.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT06491745Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder
This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection) helps people with frozen shoulder recover faster. If you have significant shoulder stiffness and pain, you might benefit from this extra treatment.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06547684Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for foot stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help relax the tight calf muscles that cause foot drop after a stroke. It may help you walk better and reduce foot stiffness.
Vila-real, CastellonAges 18 years+ - NCT06674785Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for shoulder spasticity after stroke
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can reduce shoulder stiffness caused by a stroke. It may help improve shoulder movement and daily comfort.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06705881Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for athletes with jumper's knee
This trial tests if extracorporeal shock wave therapy (a non-surgical treatment using sound waves) can help athletes with patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee. It is for people who have had pain in the patellar tendon for at least 6 months and are active in jumping sports.
Kırşehir, CenterAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for extracorporeal shock wave therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 39 recruiting extracorporeal shock wave therapy 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 extracorporeal shock wave therapy 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 extracorporeal shock wave therapy 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.
Related conditions
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