Clinical trials
Knee Osteoarthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting knee osteoarthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 390 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06370312Recruiting
Biomarkers for thumb osteoarthritis surgery
This study looks at joint fluid and tissue samples from people with thumb base osteoarthritis who are already scheduled for a surgery called trapeziectomy. The goal is to find markers that might help better understand the disease and improve treatment.
Malmö, Skåne CountyAges 25 years+ - NCT06843980Recruiting
Knee implant trial for inner knee pain
This trial tests a knee implant for people with pain on the inner side of the knee that gets worse with activity. It may be an option if other non-surgical treatments haven't helped.
Davis, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06747494Recruiting
Comparing general vs spinal anesthesia for hip or knee replacement
This study compares two types of anesthesia (general and spinal) for people having a total hip or knee replacement. The goal is to see which approach is better for recovery and overall outcomes.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06685120Recruiting
PRP and hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if these injections together can reduce pain and improve function better than standard treatments.
BolognaAges 40–75 - NCT06466850Recruiting
Stem cell exosomes for knee osteoarthritis
This trial studies whether a natural substance called exosomes, derived from stem cells, can help reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments have not worked well for you.
IsfahanAges 45–75 - NCT06290336Recruiting
Exercise and education before knee replacement surgery
This study tests if exercise therapy and patient education before total knee replacement can improve recovery. It may help people waiting for their first knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 40–85 - NCT02844751RecruitingPhase 2
Regenerative knee cell therapy for arthritis pain and swelling
This Phase 2 study tests a patient’s own (autologous) regenerative cell treatment to reduce knee pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis. It mainly looks at whether the treatment is safe and whether it can improve symptoms over time.
Grove City, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT05839535RecruitingPhase 2
Baduanjin plus brain stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining Baduanjin (a guided mind-body movement) with neuromodulation can improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms and function. It compares education-based stretching/control and uses MRI scanning as part of the research.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 45–75 - NCT05495334Recruiting
Add knee osteoarthritis outcomes to a patient registry
This study tests a new way to collect how people with knee osteoarthritis feel and function after usual care (like injections, nerve-blocking procedures, or knee replacement). It may help improve future treatment decisions by using your regular follow-up reports in an app or online.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT06650631Recruiting
Heat treatment for knee pain from arthritis
This study tests if a heat treatment device can help reduce knee pain caused by arthritis. It involves people with moderate pain who can walk without help and have a recent knee X-ray.
Gravesano, SwitzerlandAges 19–69 - NCT07533188Recruiting
Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Alignment Techniques Study
This study compares two different ways surgeons can align and position a robotic knee replacement to see which gives better results. You'll be randomly assigned to one approach and tracked over time to measure pain, function, and satisfaction.
SingaporeAges 18 years+ - NCT07323745RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Mobithron Advance for knee osteoarthritis: long-term effects
This trial tests a supplement called Mobithron Advance to see if it can slow down knee osteoarthritis over time. It may help people with mild to moderate knee arthritis find a non-surgical option.
Kota Bharu, KelantanAges 50 years+ - NCT05917028Recruiting
Nonsurgical injections to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a procedure called transcatheter arterial micro-embolization (a targeted injection done through blood vessels) to lessen pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may help people who still have significant pain despite standard “non-surgical” treatments like therapy and joint injections.
Seoul, Seodaemun-guAges 50 years+ - NCT05892133Recruiting
Exercise program before knee replacement to improve recovery
This trial studies whether doing a structured exercise or “prehab” program before total knee replacement can improve knee function and patient satisfaction after surgery. It may help you recover better and feel more confident in your outcome.
Molde, Møre og RomsdalAges 50–80 - NCT07804199Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain in veterans
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear can help reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If you join, you'll be asked to stop taking your current knee pain medicines during the trial, but you can use a safe rescue medicine (acetaminophen/paracetamol) if needed.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 45–75 - NCT07339111RecruitingPhase 3
CARTISTEM vs surgery for knee cartilage damage and osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a cell-based treatment called CARTISTEM can repair knee cartilage better than surgery alone. It involves people with knee osteoarthritis and a cartilage defect, with moderate pain and limited function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07151417RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Steroid injection during total knee replacement
This study tests whether adding a corticosteroid (a type of anti-inflammatory medicine) to the standard pain injection during total knee replacement can improve pain relief. It is for adults getting their first knee replacement at certain military hospitals.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06423716RecruitingPhase 4
Duloxetine to reduce opioid use after knee replacement
This study tests whether taking the pain medication duloxetine before and after knee replacement surgery can reduce the need for opioid painkillers. It may help patients manage pain with fewer side effects from strong narcotics.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT05946044Recruiting
Preventing Knee Arthritis in People at Higher Risk
This study looks at ways to help prevent knee osteoarthritis before it starts. It is designed for women with higher body weight who currently have no arthritis signs on scans and do not have much knee pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT05823727Recruiting
Collagen supplement study before and after knee replacement
This study tests whether taking collagen peptides can improve how knee tissues heal and remodel after total knee arthroplasty (knee replacement). It also looks at functional recovery and wound healing, especially during the physical therapy period in Little Rock.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 50–75 - NCT04875052Recruiting
Study vibration after ACL injury and future arthritis risk
This study looks at whether using vibration after an ACL injury helps predict or reduce the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) later. It may help researchers learn which patients are more likely to develop arthritis after ACL reconstruction.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 16–35 - NCT06389435Recruiting
Robotic versus conventional knee replacement surgery
This study compares two ways of performing total knee replacement surgery: one using a robotic assistant and the other using traditional techniques. The goal is to see if robotic-assisted surgery leads to better outcomes for patients.
HässleholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07775248RecruitingPhase 4
Long-lasting pain relief after knee replacement
This trial tests a new type of pain medicine that is given during knee replacement surgery and slowly releases pain relief over several days. It may help reduce the need for opioid painkillers after surgery.
Grosse Pointe Farms, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07673328Recruiting
Knee brace study for people with knee arthritis
This study tests a motorized knee brace for people with knee osteoarthritis. The brace helps support your knee as you walk, climb stairs, and go up and down ramps.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 390 recruiting knee osteoarthritis 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 knee osteoarthritis 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 knee osteoarthritis 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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