Clinical trials
Knee clinical trials
Below are recruiting knee clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 814 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07767409Recruiting
Home exercise app versus clinic physiotherapy for knee arthritis
This study compares doing exercises and self-care through a smartphone app to attending physiotherapy at a hospital clinic for people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if the app is as helpful for reducing pain and improving function.
SingaporeAges 45–95 - 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+ - NCT07767812Recruiting
Motivational interviewing for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests whether talking with a counselor (motivational interviewing) helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel more confident in managing their pain and become more physically active. It may help you feel better and move more easily.
Afyonkarahisar, TürkiyeAges 40 years+ - NCT07767097Recruiting
Low-dose radiation after revision knee replacement for stiffness
This study tests whether a single low dose of radiation after revision knee replacement surgery can help reduce stiffness and improve knee movement in people who had a stiff knee after their first replacement. The radiation is given along with usual care after surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07767383RecruitingPhase 4
Improving sleep quality after knee surgery with added sedation and nerve blocks
This trial tests whether adding a calming medicine called dexmedetomidine to a nerve block around the knee can help you sleep better after arthroscopic knee surgery. It aims to find if this combination reduces sleep problems during recovery.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT07756918Recruiting
Shockwave therapy versus dry needling for jumper's knee
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee (pain at the front of the knee from overuse): extracorporeal shockwave therapy (using sound waves to stimulate healing) and dry needling (using thin needles to release tension). The goal is to see which one works better for reducing pain. If you're eligible, you might get one of these treatments, and your progress will be followed to see how well it works.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07754175Recruiting
Stem cell knee treatment for osteoarthritis patients
This study tests a stem cell injection for knee osteoarthritis in patients who previously received a placebo. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective over a longer period.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - 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+ - NCT07734311RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a weight-loss injection for knee arthritis pain
This study tests whether an experimental weight-loss injection can reduce knee pain in people who are obese and have knee osteoarthritis. It may help if you have been unable to lose weight through diet and exercise and have moderate knee pain.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT07727551Recruiting
Nerve block before knee replacement for better recovery
This trial tests if a nerve block given a few weeks before knee replacement surgery can improve pain and function after the operation. It is designed for people who have certain risk factors that might make recovery harder.
BrusselsAges 18–60 - NCT06184451Recruiting
TENS with exercise for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests if adding TENS (a pain-relieving electrical stimulation) to a standard exercise program helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move better.
São PauloAges 40–75 - NCT06497140RecruitingPhase 3
Genicular artery embolization for painful knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a new procedure called genicular artery embolization to treat knee pain from osteoarthritis. If you have moderate to severe knee pain and are not a candidate for knee replacement or other surgery, this treatment may help reduce pain and improve function.
ParisAges 40–90 - NCT07709819Recruiting
A second look inside the knee after surgery
This study looks inside your knee again after a previous surgery, using a very small camera to see how your knee has healed. It could help doctors learn more about how well these knee repairs work.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06641206Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine injection for chronic knee pain
This trial tests whether a single injection of dexmedetomidine into the knee joint can reduce chronic knee pain. It is for people who are not scheduled for knee surgery and have no serious health problems.
Tanta, El GharbyiaAges 40–75 - NCT07694895Recruiting
AI-assisted education for knee replacement recovery
This trial tests if an AI-powered educational video before you get up and walk after knee replacement surgery can help reduce fear of movement and make you feel more ready to leave the hospital.
Kocaeli, İzmitAges 18–100 - NCT07696650Recruiting
Choose to Move Replacement Ready study
This study looks at a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) for older adults and the people who help them get active. It tests how well the program works for activity coaches, participants, and healthcare referral partners.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07695168Recruiting
Digital course and rehab for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests whether a digital program with special sensors and a digital twin can help reduce knee pain and improve mobility in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. It also includes healthy adults for comparison.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06658327Recruiting
Stretching for knee arthritis in postmenopausal women
This study compares two types of stretching to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. It may help you find a simple, drug-free way to manage your symptoms.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–65 - NCT07678996Recruiting
Ozone injections for knee arthritis: finding the right dose
This study tests whether injecting ozone gas into the knee joint can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to find the best dose to help with pain during activities like walking.
KayseriAges 40–75 - 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 - NCT07672301RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two anesthesia methods for knee replacement surgery
This trial compares total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with spinal anesthesia for people having a first-time total knee replacement who are expected to go home the same day. The goal is to see which method works better for recovery and comfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07666347Recruiting
Botox and Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
This study tests if injecting Botox and hyaluronic acid into the knee joint can reduce pain and improve function in people with advanced knee osteoarthritis. It compares this combination to a standard treatment.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for knee?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 814 recruiting knee 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 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 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
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.