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
- NCT06264076Recruiting
Ligament balancing in knee replacement
This trial tests a new method of balancing the ligaments during total knee replacement. If you are generally healthy and need a first-time knee replacement due to arthritis, you may be eligible.
Bærums verk, AkershusAges 40 years+ - NCT07481630RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain
This study tests if a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 can help people with extra weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. If you have knee pain most days and are willing to stop pain relievers for short periods, you may be able to join.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07245121Recruiting
Sugar water injections for chronic knee arthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution around the nerves of the knee can reduce chronic pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people with long-term knee pain, stiffness, and cracking who have not had recent knee treatments or surgery.
Athens, AtticaAges 38 years+ - NCT04901273Recruiting
PRP shot vs placebo for knee osteoarthritis in adults 65+
This trial compares an injection made from your own platelets (PRP) to a placebo shot to see if it helps knee osteoarthritis symptoms and function. It is designed for people over 65 with arthritis affecting only one knee.
BolognaAges 65 years+ - NCT07442812Recruiting
Dexamethasone: pill vs. IV for knee replacement recovery
This trial compares two ways of giving dexamethasone (a strong anti-inflammatory) for people having knee replacement surgery. One group gets a pill and the other gets an IV. The goal is to see which method works better for pain, swelling, and recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 50–80 - NCT04364334Recruiting
Knee care registry for people treated at UMC Utrecht
This study is a “registry,” meaning researchers collect information about your knee care over time. It may help improve understanding and care for people who receive knee treatment at UMC Utrecht.
UtrechtAges Any age - NCT07630337Recruiting
Cryotherapy to reduce pain medication after knee replacement
This study tests whether applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) after knee replacement surgery helps patients need fewer opioid pain medications than standard care alone. If cryotherapy works, it could help you manage pain more safely after surgery.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT05596591Recruiting
Shockwave treatment for knee arthritis pain with MRI-confirmed lesions
This trial tests whether focused shockwave therapy (a non-surgical treatment) can reduce knee arthritis pain. It specifically targets people whose MRI shows a small bone problem in one area of the knee.
Cedar Knolls, New JerseyAges 30–80 - NCT04238143Recruiting
Knee and other joint arthritis tissue therapy
This trial tests a regenerative therapy made from a patient’s own fat tissue (a “cellular” treatment) to reduce pain and improve function in arthritis-related problems. It may help people with inflammatory or degenerative arthritis changes, if they meet safety and tissue-donation requirements.
Valencia, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT07789340Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study compares two types of radiofrequency treatment to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people whose knee pain has not improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07300384Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for knee pain relief before surgery
This study tests whether a special type of strength training (called blood flow restriction training) can reduce pain in people with severe knee arthritis who are waiting for knee replacement surgery. The training uses a cuff on the thigh to lightly restrict blood flow while doing exercises until failure.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 50–85 - NCT07509307RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain in osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a new medicine, NNC0487-0111, can help people with excess weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. It is for people who have had knee pain for at least three months and who can stop taking pain relievers for short periods before study visits.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05761015RecruitingPhase 4
Test of an NSAID to help osteoarthritis pain when walking
This trial studies whether taking an anti-inflammatory pain medicine (an NSAID) can reduce hip or knee osteoarthritis pain during walking. It may help people who have had walking pain for at least 3 months and don’t already take NSAIDs.
Clermont-FerrandAges 50–70 - NCT06878417Recruiting
Cannabinoids for osteoarthritis knee or hip pain
This study tests if cannabinoid medications can reduce pain interference in daily life for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. It may be a new option for moderate to severe pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 40–80 - NCT06234631RecruitingPhase 2
CBD to reduce opioids after knee replacement
This study tests if a daily CBD capsule can help reduce the need for opioid pain pills after a first-time total knee replacement. It is for people with osteoarthritis who are having surgery and are willing to avoid cannabis for a short time before and after.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–80 - NCT06915363Recruiting
BioPoly implant for knee cartilage repair
This trial tests a BioPoly implant to repair a small damaged cartilage spot in your knee. If you have a specific type of cartilage injury that didn't get better with other treatments, this implant may help relieve pain and improve function.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 30–65 - NCT05980442Recruiting
Navigation vs robotic-arm assisted knee replacement
This study compares two different high-tech tools used during total knee replacement surgery: one that uses a navigation system (OrthoPilot) and one that uses a robotic arm (MAKO). The goal is to see if one method leads to better results. If you're having a total knee replacement, this trial could help your surgeon choose the best approach.
Ulm, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–90 - NCT05840887Recruiting
Knee realignment surgery with donor meniscus transplant
This trial studies whether combining knee bone realignment surgery (osteotomy) with a donor meniscus transplant can improve knee pain and function in people with arthritis from uneven leg alignment. You would need to commit to physical therapy and repeat checkups with X-rays and MRI scans.
BolognaAges 20–60 - NCT07744789Recruiting
Knee ligament stiffness and osteoarthritis treatment
This study looks at how knee ligament stiffness changes in people with knee osteoarthritis and compares it to healthy volunteers. It may help find better ways to treat knee pain and stiffness.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06010979Recruiting
Knee replacement with digital help study
This study looks at knee replacement surgery done with digital tools like robots or computer guidance. It may help people with knee arthritis find better ways to have surgery and recover.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07807943Recruiting
Knee arthritis pain relief procedure for cancer patients
This study tests a procedure called geniculate artery embolization (GAE) to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis in people who also have cancer. It may help those who cannot or do not want to have knee surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 40 years+
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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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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.