Clinical trials
Knee clinical trials
Below are recruiting knee clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 816 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07281651Recruiting
Understanding pain sensitivity in knee pain and fibromyalgia
This study looks at how the brain and nerves process pain in people with knee pain or fibromyalgia. It compares them to pain-free people to understand differences in muscle signals.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 40 years+ - NCT07287267Recruiting
Knee pain and movement study for young adults
This study looks at how knee movement during rehabilitation exercises relates to pain in people with kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome). It aims to help understand better ways to recover.
KalmarAges 15–35 - NCT07301242Recruiting
Study of ciprofol in older adults having limb surgery
This trial studies how the drug ciprofol works in older adults undergoing elective orthopedic limb surgery. The goal is to understand how the body processes the drug and how it affects patients, which may help improve its use for anesthesia in the elderly.
ShanghaiAges 65 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+ - NCT07304323Recruiting
Predicting recovery after hip or knee replacement in 2018
This trial is for people who had hip or knee replacement surgery in 2018 at a specific hospital in Milan and then went to its rehabilitation unit. Researchers will use your medical records to build and test a tool that predicts recovery after joint replacement.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07306221Recruiting
Balance training after ACL surgery using visual guides
This study tests if a special video-based balance training program helps people recover knee function better after ACL reconstruction surgery. It is designed for patients who had surgery within the past year using their own hamstring tendon.
BeijingAges 18–45 - NCT07313449Recruiting
Knee replacement study: 1-year results for a specific prosthesis
This study looks at how well a certain type of cemented total knee replacement works after at least one year. It may help doctors understand long-term outcomes for this specific knee implant.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07316933Recruiting
Exercise with light blood flow restriction before knee replacement
This trial tests if a specific type of exercise, done with a cuff that lightly restricts blood flow to your leg, can help you get stronger and recover better while you wait for knee replacement surgery. The blood flow restriction is carefully controlled and adjusted during exercise, which may make the workout more effective.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 50–85 - NCT07324746Recruiting
Herbal supplement for osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether a herbal supplement helps people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip feel less pain and move better. If you have moderate to severe pain and are able to walk, this study might be a good fit.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07339137Recruiting
PRP injections for chronic knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into and around the knee joint can reduce pain and improve function for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis who haven't gotten relief from other treatments.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 40–65 - NCT06452186Recruiting
Study of a new leg prosthetic controller for improved balance
This study tests a new prosthetic leg controller that helps people with below-knee amputations walk more steadily and with better balance. You may be eligible if you have used a prosthetic leg for at least a year and are comfortable walking in the community.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07347028Recruiting
Trigger point injections for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting medication into muscle knots (trigger points) can reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments haven't helped enough.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - NCT07382297Recruiting
Knee tumor pain study with extra nerve block
This study tests if adding an ultrasound-guided nerve block (IPACK) behind the knee to a standard nerve block (adductor canal block) can better control pain after knee tumor surgery. If you are having knee tumor removal and are in fair to poor health, this may help improve your recovery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07386600Recruiting
Comparing two drugs for knee replacement pain relief
This trial tests two different drugs (dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine) added to a standard nerve block for knee replacement. It aims to see which one provides better pain control after surgery.
PoznanAges 65–100 - 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 - NCT02257723Recruiting
Testing combined Korean herbal and therapy for hospitalized spine or joint pain
This trial studies whether a combined complementary treatment approach helps people who are hospitalized for spine or joint problems. It may help reduce the types of pain that come from those areas.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges Any age - NCT02771496Recruiting
Study of knee cartilage injury diagnosis using imaging
This study looks at people with a specific knee cartilage problem called osteochondritis dissecans (or a focal cartilage defect). It uses X-rays or MRI scans to confirm the diagnosis, which helps researchers understand the condition and how it’s identified.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT02692092Recruiting
Records for your hip or knee replacement care
This registry collects information about people who have a hip or knee replacement at a HealthEast hospital. It helps researchers and the hospital system understand outcomes and improve care.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT02511158Recruiting
Knee ligament surgery study after ACL reconstruction
This study follows people who have a knee ligament tear and undergo surgery to rebuild the ligament. It may help doctors better understand recovery and outcomes after different surgical techniques.
ParisAges 7 years+ - NCT02918734Recruiting
ACL surgery: compare two ways to secure the tendon graft
This study looks at two surgical methods to attach the tendon graft during ACL reconstruction, using either an Endobutton or metal interference screws. It may help patients by improving how securely the graft is fixed and how well recovery goes.
TrondheimAges 18–55 - NCT02993029Recruiting
Fluoride scan–guided treatment for painful knee arthritis
This trial studies a targeted treatment using a fluoride-related injection to help reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis. To join, you need a painful osteoarthritis knee and a specific bone-scan finding (SUV above 10) on an imaging test.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT06998134Recruiting
Exoskeleton walking training for children and young adults
This trial tests whether a robotic leg exoskeleton can help improve walking in children and young adults with certain conditions (like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injury) or those with no walking issues. The goal is to find out if the exoskeleton is safe and effective for everyday use, especially in younger people who might lose the ability to walk as they get older.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–25 - 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+ - NCT07538570RecruitingPhase 4
Pain Management After Knee Replacement Surgery
This study tests different pain treatments for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to find the most effective way to manage pain after this common procedure.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for knee?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 816 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.