Clinical trials
Knee Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting knee pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 180 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06931951Recruiting
Acupuncture with medicine for knee pain after a car accident
This trial tests a type of acupuncture that injects medicine into specific points (pharmacopuncture) to treat severe knee pain from a recent traffic accident. It looks at whether this treatment is safe and effective for people who are already in the hospital for their injury.
DaejeonAges 19–69 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05020028RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
CBD to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis
This study tests cannabidiol (CBD) to help lower pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have ongoing knee pain and meet age, safety, and medication guidelines.
New York, New YorkAges 40–75 - NCT06145516Recruiting
Sleep program to ease pain after joint replacement
This study tests whether a sleep program can help with pain after knee or hip replacement. If you have insomnia and arthritis pain, you may be able to join before your surgery.
Uppsala, UpplandAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT07472088Recruiting
Knee pain study using weight-bearing CT scans
This trial uses a special CT scan taken while you stand to see how the shape of your knee joint relates to your knee pain. It may help researchers better understand knee arthritis and front-of-knee pain.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 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+ - NCT07198750Recruiting
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for knee osteoarthritis in older adults
This trial tests two types of high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (one using two modes, another using one mode) to see if they can reduce pain and improve function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. You would attend 9 treatment sessions and do exercises at home.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 60 years+ - NCT06911437Enrolling by invitation
Knee pain relief with Chinese formula and massage
This study tests if combining a Chinese herbal formula called Xiaoyu Zhitong with a gentle drainage massage can reduce knee pain and swelling. It may help people whose knee symptoms are worse in cold, damp weather.
BeijingAges 25–70 - NCT07524387Recruiting
Nerve blocks for better leg strength after knee replacement
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) used during knee replacement surgery to see which one helps your thigh muscle recover strength faster. Both are standard care options; the trial tests which works better for early movement after surgery.
Ichinomiya, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT07539467Enrolling by invitation
Nerve Block and Tourniquet for Knee Surgery Pain Relief
This trial tests whether a nerve block (numbing injection near the thigh) combined with a tourniquet (pressure cuff) after knee replacement surgery reduces pain better than standard care. If it works, it could help patients recover more comfortably with less need for strong pain medications.
AnkaraAges 40–85 - NCT07485803RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain after knee replacement
This study tests whether methadone, a type of pain medicine, helps control pain better after knee replacement surgery. It is for people who have not used narcotics recently and are otherwise healthy.
Denver, ColoradoAges 21–75 - NCT06187038Recruiting
Pain education study for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests if learning about chronic pain can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better. You'll join a program that teaches you about pain and how to manage it.
São PauloAges 40–80 - NCT07110324Recruiting
Understanding long-term pain after hip or knee replacement
This study looks at people who still have moderate to severe pain months after a hip or knee replacement. The goal is to learn more about what causes this pain and how it feels, which could help improve future treatments.
Østerbro, København ØAges 18 years+ - NCT06576557Recruiting
Exercise and education for knee pain from meniscal tear
This study tests whether a special exercise and education program, designed by experts, can help people with knee pain from meniscal tears or early arthritis feel better and move better. It is run by a university and involves working with your GP and a physiotherapist.
Tralee, KerryAges 35–69 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06562634Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound-guided nerve block for knee surgery pain relief
This study tests a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) to see if it reduces pain after open knee surgery. It aims to find a better way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06976138Recruiting
Using Light or ions to Improve Sleep and Pain After Knee Surgery
This study tests whether a special bright light or negative ion therapy can help older adults sleep better and have less pain after knee replacement surgery. It's for people with knee arthritis who already have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for one knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT07580157Enrolling by invitation
Shockwave therapy for knee pain after ACL surgery
This study tests whether focused shockwave treatment can reduce knee pain in people who have had ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery. Shockwave therapy uses sound waves to reduce pain and inflammation.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07353931RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for knee osteoarthritis pain in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called eloralintide to see if it can reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have overweight or obesity. You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis, a BMI of 27 or higher, and have tried to lose weight with diet before.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for knee pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 180 recruiting 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 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 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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