Clinical trials
Osteoarthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting osteoarthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 592 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06319911Recruiting
Testing a new shoulder replacement implant system
This study tests a new shoulder implant system for people who need their first shoulder replacement due to arthritis or a shoulder deformity. It helps researchers see how well the implant works and if it improves shoulder function and pain.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06426251Recruiting
Light therapy for knee replacement recovery
This trial tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain and speed healing after total knee replacement. If you're having knee replacement and don't have complications like infection or open wounds, you may be eligible.
HsinchuAges 20 years+ - NCT06442319Recruiting
PRP after ACL reconstruction
This trial tests if injecting platelet-rich plasma (a concentration of your own blood platelets) after ACL reconstruction helps with healing and reduces pain. It's for people who recently had ACL surgery and want to try an extra treatment to improve recovery.
TorunAges 18–45 - NCT07845838Recruiting
Exercise training for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can reduce oxidative stress in people with knee osteoarthritis, potentially helping to manage symptoms and improve joint health.
Capelle aan den IJsselAges 18 years+ - NCT07845695Recruiting
Music before joint replacement surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether listening to music just before hip or knee replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety. If you are having surgery for arthritis and are comfortable listening to music, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07839403Recruiting
Comparing two types of hip replacement for arthritis
This study compares two types of hip replacement surgery: a newer option that preserves more bone (ceramic hip resurfacing) and a standard total hip replacement. Participants will wear a small activity monitor to see how their activity levels change after surgery, which may help doctors understand which procedure leads to a more active recovery.
DanderydAges 18 years+ - NCT07838012Recruiting
Early home cycling after knee replacement surgery
This study tests whether starting gentle cycling at home soon after knee replacement surgery is safe and helpful. It aims to see if patients can use a stationary bike to speed up recovery.
Silkeborg, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07828080Recruiting
Hip replacement using a newer stem design
This study looks at how well a newer type of hip replacement stem (called the Actis stem) works for people having their first hip replacement. It aims to see if this stem provides good outcomes for various hip conditions.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18 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 - NCT06525545Recruiting
Early Motion After Total Ankle Replacement
This study tests whether starting ankle movement early after total ankle replacement helps you recover faster and with better results. It is for adults with osteoarthritis who are getting their first ankle replacement.
Bologna, ItaliaAges 18–80 - NCT07784998Recruiting
Weight-bearing physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares how men and women respond to a special type of physiotherapy that uses gradual weight-bearing exercises to reduce knee pain and improve function. It may help you if you have moderate knee osteoarthritis and are looking for a non-surgical treatment option.
Gujar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - 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+ - NCT05227924Recruiting
Testing safety and performance of a hip implant device type
This study checks how safe and well a specific brand of hip implant (SYMBOL range) works in people getting a total hip replacement. It may help by confirming the device performs as expected for primary or revision surgeries.
BeaumontAges 18 years+ - NCT07763158Recruiting
Treatment for severe knee pain using artery embolization
This study tests a procedure that blocks tiny arteries in the knee to reduce pain from severe arthritis. It is for people who cannot have knee replacement surgery because of other health issues.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 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 - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07746284Enrolling by invitation
Understanding knee osteoarthritis through computer modeling
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis pain works and aims to build a computer model to better understand it. By joining, you may help doctors improve future treatments for chronic knee pain.
Herndon, VirginiaAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT07715188Recruiting
Low dose radiation for osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a very low dose of radiation can help relieve pain from osteoarthritis in joints like hips, knees, hands, shoulders, ankles, or elbows. It is for people whose pain has not improved with standard treatments or who want to try a gentler option before considering surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07723352Enrolling by invitation
Testing Journavx for Thumb Arthritis Surgery Pain
This trial tests a new pain medicine called Journavx (suzetrigine) for people having thumb arthritis surgery. It aims to see how well the medicine controls pain after the operation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80 - NCT07721116Recruiting
AI Study of Knee Imaging and Treatment Results
This study uses artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand knee images from healthy people and those with knee arthritis. It aims to predict how well knee injections might work for you.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07703293Recruiting
Testing nerve branches for chronic knee pain relief
This study tests a procedure targeting specific nerve branches in the thigh to treat long-lasting knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people who haven't found relief from standard treatments like pain relievers or physical therapy.
AnkaraAges 45–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for osteoarthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 592 recruiting osteoarthritis 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 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 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.