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
- NCT03711773Recruiting
Low-impact exercise classes for joint pain
This study tests a gentle, low-impact exercise program to improve pain and function for adults with knee, ankle, and/or hip pain. You’ll also attend dietitian and behavioral health classes as part of standard care while you participate.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05933434RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell injection trial for chronic knee osteoarthritis
This early-phase study tests an injection of donor stem cells placed into the knee joint to help reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. You may be eligible if you have long-lasting knee pain from mild-to-moderate arthritis and meet safety and imaging requirements.
Aarhus NAges 40–75 - NCT05120492Recruiting
Program for severe knee arthritis and extreme weight
This feasibility study tests a practical approach to help people with very severe knee arthritis and very high body weight. It aims to find an effective and safe way to manage both conditions together in real-world care.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07764354Recruiting
Patient education for sticking with home exercises
This study tests whether extra education helps people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions—like long-term back pain, knee arthritis, or partial rotator cuff tears—stick with their home exercise routines to feel better. If you have one of these conditions and are willing to follow a home exercise plan, this could help you manage pain.
Dammam, Eastern ProvinceAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT02915120Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided nerve treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial studies whether a targeted, ultrasound-guided “pulsed” radiofrequency treatment can reduce long-lasting knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help if your knee pain is not improving with common medicines and injections.
Palma, Balear IslandsAges 40 years+ - NCT05423587Recruiting
Knee artery procedure for long-lasting knee arthritis pain
This study looks at whether blocking small blood vessels in the knee (genicular artery embolisation) can reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis when other non-surgical treatments haven't helped. It also checks safety and whether people can tolerate the imaging tests needed for the procedure.
ReadingAges 45 years+ - NCT07590323Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Knee Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether a special training method called blood flow restriction (BFR)—which uses a cuff to safely limit blood flow while you exercise—can help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and improve function. You'll do supervised exercises three times a week for 8 weeks.
Ha'il, Ha'il RegionAges 40–70 - NCT07580716RecruitingPhase 2
Knee Injection Treatment for Moderate Osteoarthritis
This study tests a new cell-based injection (Allocetra) directly into the knee joint for people with moderate osteoarthritis who haven't benefited from other treatments. The goal is to reduce pain and improve knee function.
Longwood, FloridaAges 64 years+ - NCT07542808RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Stem cell treatment vs. hyaluronic acid for knee arthritis
This study tests whether an injection of stem cells (special cells that can help repair tissue) works better than a standard hyaluronic acid injection for knee osteoarthritis pain. Both treatments are injected into the knee to reduce pain and improve function.
Abu DhabiAges 18 years+ - NCT06773676Recruiting
Home laser device study for knee osteoarthritis relief
This study tests whether using a laser device at home can help reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. You would use the device yourself over several weeks to see if it eases your symptoms.
Ashkelon, Southern DistrictAges 50–90 - NCT03877653Recruiting
Freedom-1 treatment for long-term knee pain in adults
This study tests a procedure called Freedom-1 to reduce long-term, limiting knee pain from knee arthritis. It may help if other non-surgical options didn’t work and you meet specific knee and health requirements.
Placentia, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06054633Recruiting
L-arginine for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests whether L-arginine, a natural amino acid, can help with knee pain from osteoarthritis. You might be eligible if you are 40–80 years old, have moderate osteoarthritis on X-ray, and have had knee pain for at least 3 months.
Changsha, HunanAges 40–80 - NCT06187038Recruiting
Pain education study for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests if learning about chronic pain can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better. You'll join a program that teaches you about pain and how to manage it.
São PauloAges 40–80 - NCT06038240Recruiting
Pain self-management program for knee replacement
This study is testing a program to help people manage pain on their own before and after total knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve recovery and reduce reliance on pain medications.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–85 - NCT05488093Recruiting
Testing knee movement in severe knee arthritis before replacement surgery
This study checks how well your knee moves and how that relates to pain and function in people with severe knee arthritis who are about to get total knee replacement. It may help doctors better plan and evaluate treatment before surgery.
MontpellierAges 60 years+ - NCT07361198Recruiting
Knee artery embolization for arthritis pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure to block small blood vessels in the knee, which may reduce pain from osteoarthritis. It's for people with ongoing knee pain even after standard treatments like medication or physical therapy.
Ústí nad LabemAges 40–80 - NCT07069179Recruiting
Choose to Move replacement study for older adults
This study tests a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) designed for older adults. It looks at how well activity coaches and healthcare referral partners can help people get active.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - 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 - NCT07489521RecruitingPhase 4
Arthrosamid vs. steroid for knee arthritis pain
This trial compares a new injection called Arthrosamid with a standard steroid injection to see which works better for knee arthritis pain over time. It may help you if you have knee arthritis and have not had recent injections or knee surgery.
Dublin, DublinAges 18–100 - NCT07329023Recruiting
Acupressure for Knee Arthritis in Older Chinese Adults
This trial tests whether learning self-administered acupressure (a type of massage using fingertips) can help older Chinese adults with knee arthritis manage their pain and stiffness without medication. If you join, you will receive training in a community setting and use a smartphone app to track your progress.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT07302204Recruiting
Exercise for knee osteoarthritis pain relief
This study compares two types of exercise — aerobic (like walking or cycling) versus specific therapeutic exercises — to see which one better helps people with knee osteoarthritis who do not get pain relief from exercise. It aims to find an exercise plan that reduces knee pain and improves movement.
São PauloAges 40–75
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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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