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
- NCT07664371Recruiting
Cold therapy versus heat therapy for knee arthritis pain
This study compares two minimally invasive treatments for knee pain caused by arthritis when other treatments haven't worked. One uses cold (cryoneurolysis) and the other uses heat (radiofrequency) to calm nerves and reduce pain.
TantaAges 18 years+ - NCT07652372Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Injectable RAB001 for knee osteoarthritis (Phase 1b)
This trial tests an injectable medication called RAB001 for people with knee osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and helps reduce pain.
Beijin, BeijinAges 40–75 - NCT07653841Recruiting
Balance vs. strength training for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares two types of exercise programs (a balance-focused training and a progressive strengthening program) added to usual physical therapy. The goal is to see which works better for reducing knee pain and improving daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Islamabad, ICTAges 40–70 - NCT07641517RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LY4065967 for chronic knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests an experimental drug called LY4065967 to see if it can help reduce pain from osteoarthritis in the knee. You'll be in the trial for several months, with regular check-ins and pain assessments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT07639060Recruiting
Pain Relief Study Using Freezing Nerve Treatment
This study watches how well a freezing procedure works for chronic pain over 6 to 12 months. Your doctor thinks this procedure could help your pain, and the study simply tracks your recovery through questionnaires to help doctors understand if it works.
Old Saybrook, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07630337Recruiting
Cryotherapy to reduce pain medication after knee replacement
This study tests whether applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) after knee replacement surgery helps patients need fewer opioid pain medications than standard care alone. If cryotherapy works, it could help you manage pain more safely after surgery.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT07625150Recruiting
PET/MRI Imaging Study of Kneecap Joint Osteoarthritis
This research study uses advanced imaging (PET and MRI scans) to better understand osteoarthritis in the front of the knee, where the kneecap meets the thighbone. You'll help researchers learn how to detect and track this condition earlier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07598474Recruiting
Pregabalin and Movement Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This trial tests whether a nerve pain medication called pregabalin, applied through ultrasound waves to your knee, combined with gentle movement exercises, can reduce pain in advanced knee osteoarthritis. You'll attend 16 treatment sessions over 4 weeks to see if this combination helps.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06569836Recruiting
Study on digital program for chronic knee pain
This trial tests a digital program to help people manage chronic knee pain. If you are 55 or older and have had knee pain recently, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT06716281RecruitingPhase 3
Stem cell injection for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a new stem cell treatment for knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if injecting these cells into the knee can reduce pain and improve function compared to other treatments.
ShanghaiAges 40–80 - NCT07575555Recruiting
Lipedema's role in knee arthritis in women
This study compares women with knee arthritis who do or don't have lipedema (a condition causing painful fat buildup, usually in the legs) to understand how lipedema affects knee joint health. Results may help doctors better treat knee arthritis in women with lipedema.
Izmir, İzmirAges 30–65 - NCT06105788Recruiting
Exercise and pain relief for knee arthritis
This study looks at how moving your arms and legs might help reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you join, you will do some light exercise so researchers can see if it helps your knee feel better.
El Paso, TexasAges 45–90 - NCT07547735RecruitingPhase 2
Stem Cell Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether special stem cells (called UC-MSCs, derived from umbilical cord tissue) can reduce pain and improve function in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will inject these cells into your knee to see if they help repair damaged cartilage and reduce inflammation.
WuhanAges 40–70 - NCT07537153Recruiting
Blocking Blood Vessels to Reduce Knee Arthritis Pain
This trial tests a procedure called genicular artery embolization, which blocks small blood vessels around the knee to reduce pain from moderate arthritis. It may help people whose knee pain hasn't improved with medications.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–80 - NCT06753019Recruiting
Knee Osteoarthritis: Thoughts, Feelings, and Function
This study looks at how your thoughts and feelings about knee pain (and your daily function) relate to osteoarthritis. It aims to help understand your overall health better.
IspartaAges 40–84 - NCT07522489Recruiting
New knee replacement surgery guidance methods compared
This study compares two ways doctors use computer guidance during robotic knee replacement surgery for severe knee arthritis. The trial tests whether both methods work equally well or if one is better for patient recovery and results.
Warsaw, MazovianAges 18 years+ - NCT06762171Recruiting
Knee arthritis treatment for inner and front knee pain
This trial tests a treatment for people with knee arthritis affecting the inner and front parts of the knee. It aims to help relieve pain and improve function without needing a full knee replacement.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges 35–60 - 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+ - NCT07513415Recruiting
Injectable knee filler for osteoarthritis pain relief
This trial tests a new injectable filler called ALLOHEAL, injected directly into the knee joint to reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. The filler is designed to cushion the knee joint and may help reduce pain and stiffness.
Uijeongbu-siAges 40–80 - NCT07504562Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ejiao Paste for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This trial tests a traditional Chinese medicine patch called Knee Pain Ejiao Paste for knee osteoarthritis pain. It aims to see if the paste reduces pain and improves function compared to a placebo.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 40–75 - NCT07507175Recruiting
Calf muscle release for women with knee arthritis
This trial tests whether releasing tight calf muscles can help women with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain. It focuses on women who have moderate knee arthritis and a tight spot in their calf muscle.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 45–55 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT04814082Recruiting
Compare two knee implant types for walking and function
This study compares two designs of knee replacement implants to see how they affect walking, function, and outcomes after surgery. You may be randomly assigned to one of the implant types used for your specific, approved knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75
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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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