Clinical trials
Knee Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting knee pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 181 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07303998Recruiting
Brain stimulation and chair yoga for knee pain in Alzheimer's
This study tests two treatments together for people with Alzheimer's who also have chronic knee pain: a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and online chair yoga. The goal is to see if these can reduce knee pain and improve daily life.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT05050409Recruiting
Program to help recovery after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a supportive, coach-like “embedded” program designed to help you stay engaged and ready for recovery after one knee replacement. It may be helpful if you want extra support before and after surgery to follow through with your recovery plan.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18 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+ - NCT06971601Recruiting
Testing physical exams for kneecap fat pad syndrome
This study aims to find out if simple physical exam tests can accurately diagnose impingement of the fat pad behind the kneecap. You would get a clinical exam and an MRl to compare the results, so researchers can see which tests best identify the problem.
Saint-MauriceAges 18–70 - NCT05785884Recruiting
Diet program to help knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial studies whether different diet approaches can reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis who have certain eating patterns. It may help by changing diet-related factors that can affect inflammation and pain.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–75 - NCT05800457Recruiting
Test synovectomy to reduce pain after knee replacement
This study looks at whether a procedure called synovectomy (removing inflamed joint lining) can reduce pain after a first knee replacement on one side. It focuses on people with clear signs of inflammation on ultrasound and checks follow-up outcomes after surgery.
London, OntarioAges 41–80 - 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+ - NCT06800846Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain relief after knee replacement: injection methods compared
This study compares two ways to give pain medicine during knee replacement surgery: one is injected into the bone, the other around the joint. Researchers want to see which works better and may help you recover with less pain.
Khlong Luang, Changwat Pathum ThaniAges 50–80 - NCT05672784Recruiting
Knee numbing injections during knee replacement surgery
This trial compares two ways of numbing a knee area during planned knee replacement surgery: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus additional numbing medicine near the back of the knee. It may help doctors find which approach improves pain control and recovery while keeping side effects low.
ZagazigAges 21–60 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07843784Enrolling by invitation
Chatbot pain management for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a chatbot program to help people manage knee osteoarthritis pain. You’d use your smartphone to get support and exercises at home, which might help reduce pain and improve daily life.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07153003Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tramadol and oxycodone vs oxycodone alone for joint pain
This trial tests if taking two pain relievers (tramadol and oxycodone) together works better than oxycodone alone to control pain after knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to find a more effective way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06884865RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental knee injection for osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a new investigational medicine injected into the knee to see if it is safe and tolerable for people with painful knee osteoarthritis. It may help reduce pain and improve knee function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 45–80 - NCT06637709Recruiting
Pain after osteoarthritis treatment: a 24-month study
This study looks at why some people still have pain after knee surgery or other treatments for osteoarthritis. It tests a marker in the blood to see if it relates to ongoing pain. You would be followed for 24 months.
Roma, RomaAges 18–99 - NCT07872670Recruiting
Virtual reality to help recovery after hip or knee replacement
This study uses virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment you wear a headset for) alongside your usual care to help with recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may help reduce pain or improve how well you move after surgery.
Inverness, HighlandsAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07219888Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing suzetrigine and oxycodone for knee replacement pain
This study compares a new pain medicine called suzetrigine with a commonly used opioid, oxycodone, for pain after a knee replacement. The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 21–89 - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469177Enrolling by invitation
Pain management app study for joint replacement recovery
This study tests a smartphone tool to help manage pain after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement. It aims to see if using the tool improves your recovery compared to standard care.
Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06729294Recruiting
Does music help during knee replacement surgery?
This study tests if listening to music during knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia can lower anxiety, pain, and stress hormone levels. It may help make the experience calmer for patients.
Kocasinan, KayseriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for knee pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 181 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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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.