Clinical trials
Osteoarthritis Knee Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting osteoarthritis knee pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 266 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07173335Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle and pain care for rural residents
This trial tests a program that combines healthy lifestyle coaching with pain management for people living in rural areas who have chronic joint or back pain. It aims to help you feel better and move easier by addressing both pain and habits like diet, exercise, sleep, and smoking.
Coffs Harbour, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT03048201Recruiting
Total Knee Replacement Registry Study for a Specific Knee Implant
This study tracks outcomes for people getting a total knee replacement using a specific knee implant system. It may help doctors understand which patients do best and how the implant performs over time.
Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT04230616Recruiting
Testing a knee device to ease osteoarthritis pain
This study tests how well and how safely a knee treatment works for adults with painful knee osteoarthritis seen on X-ray. You might join if you need meaningful pain relief and help with daily function, and can complete required scans and study instructions.
Sint-Truiden, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04716803Recruiting
BMAC injection for severe knee osteoarthritis before knee surgery
This trial studies injecting “bone marrow aspirate concentrate” (BMAC) into the knee to help relieve pain from severe knee osteoarthritis. It’s for people who have strong signs of advanced arthritis on X-ray and still have ongoing pain despite usual treatments, before a planned knee procedure.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 45–75 - NCT07449442Recruiting
Pain relief study after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a special injection around the knee to improve pain control after knee replacement surgery. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medicines.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT07288970Recruiting
Comparing two numbing injections for knee replacement pain
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) to see which provides better pain relief after total knee replacement surgery. If you are 65 or older and having your first knee replacement, you may be able to join.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT06932614Recruiting
Growth factor vs PRP for knee arthritis
This trial compares two injections—a special growth factor treatment and a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection—to see which works better for knee osteoarthritis. It aims to help people with mild to moderate knee arthritis who have had pain for at least 3 months.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06843980Recruiting
Knee implant trial for inner knee pain
This trial tests a knee implant for people with pain on the inner side of the knee that gets worse with activity. It may be an option if other non-surgical treatments haven't helped.
Davis, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06685120Recruiting
PRP and hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if these injections together can reduce pain and improve function better than standard treatments.
BolognaAges 40–75 - NCT06466850Recruiting
Stem cell exosomes for knee osteoarthritis
This trial studies whether a natural substance called exosomes, derived from stem cells, can help reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments have not worked well for you.
IsfahanAges 45–75 - NCT05495334Recruiting
Add knee osteoarthritis outcomes to a patient registry
This study tests a new way to collect how people with knee osteoarthritis feel and function after usual care (like injections, nerve-blocking procedures, or knee replacement). It may help improve future treatment decisions by using your regular follow-up reports in an app or online.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07134244Recruiting
Predicting cartilage damage and pain after knee injury or early arthritis
This study uses computer models and MRI scans to predict how knee cartilage and pain may change over time in people with early osteoarthritis or a recent ACL tear. It aims to find better ways to manage these conditions and prevent long-term damage.
Aalborg, North DenmarkAges 18–70 - NCT05917028Recruiting
Nonsurgical injections to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a procedure called transcatheter arterial micro-embolization (a targeted injection done through blood vessels) to lessen pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may help people who still have significant pain despite standard “non-surgical” treatments like therapy and joint injections.
Seoul, Seodaemun-guAges 50 years+ - NCT07804199Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain in veterans
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear can help reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If you join, you'll be asked to stop taking your current knee pain medicines during the trial, but you can use a safe rescue medicine (acetaminophen/paracetamol) if needed.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 45–75 - NCT07339111RecruitingPhase 3
CARTISTEM vs surgery for knee cartilage damage and osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a cell-based treatment called CARTISTEM can repair knee cartilage better than surgery alone. It involves people with knee osteoarthritis and a cartilage defect, with moderate pain and limited function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT05946044Recruiting
Preventing Knee Arthritis in People at Higher Risk
This study looks at ways to help prevent knee osteoarthritis before it starts. It is designed for women with higher body weight who currently have no arthritis signs on scans and do not have much knee pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT07123805Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee replacement recovery
This study tests if adding acupuncture before and after knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain and improve recovery. It may be an option for people having planned knee replacement for osteoarthritis.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07397806Recruiting
Home-based leg trainer for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a home exercise device designed to improve leg control and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. You may be eligible if you have knee pain and are between 40 and 85 years old.
Vail, ColoradoAges 40–85 - NCT06686680Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for knee arthritis after ACL repair
This study tests whether shockwave therapy can help knee pain and function in people who developed knee osteoarthritis after an ACL reconstruction. If you had ACL surgery at least a year ago and still have knee pain, this treatment might offer a new option without surgery.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06488144RecruitingPhase 3
Knee arthritis rehab: helping veterans keep improving
This study tests a program that helps veterans with knee osteoarthritis keep up the gains they make in physical therapy. It uses a Fitbit and a smartphone app to support you and track your activity after your PT sessions end.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–90 - 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 - NCT06833749RecruitingPhase 2
Testing KBP-336 for knee osteoarthritis with obesity
This study tests an experimental medicine called KBP-336 for people with both obesity and knee osteoarthritis who still have significant knee pain despite standard treatments. It aims to see if KBP-336 can reduce pain and improve function.
BrnoAges 45 years+ - NCT05507099RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell injections for knee or hip osteoarthritis pain
This Phase 2 study tests whether stem cell injections can reduce pain and improve symptoms in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. You may be considered if you have moderate-to-severe pain despite trying standard treatments.
Brampton, OntarioAges 18–95 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for osteoarthritis knee pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 266 recruiting osteoarthritis 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 osteoarthritis 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 osteoarthritis 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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