Clinical trials
Osteoarthritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting osteoarthritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 610 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05761015RecruitingPhase 4
Test of an NSAID to help osteoarthritis pain when walking
This trial studies whether taking an anti-inflammatory pain medicine (an NSAID) can reduce hip or knee osteoarthritis pain during walking. It may help people who have had walking pain for at least 3 months and don’t already take NSAIDs.
Clermont-FerrandAges 50–70 - NCT05912153Recruiting
SPECT-CT vs MRI to diagnose foot and ankle arthritis
This study compares two imaging tests—SPECT-CT and MRI—to see which one best helps diagnose osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint arthritis) in the ankle and midfoot/hindfoot. It may help confirm the right diagnosis so treatment can be better targeted.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06096259RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing knee arthritis after ACL injury
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can prevent arthritis after an ACL injury. If you are planning to have ACL surgery soon, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–45 - NCT06191848RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for obesity and knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a once-weekly injection called tirzepatide to help people with obesity and severe knee osteoarthritis lose weight and potentially reduce knee pain. It may be a good option if you're already waiting for knee replacement surgery and have struggled to lose weight in the past.
Fitzroy, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06195423Recruiting
Stopping knee arthritis after an ACL tear
This study tests a home exercise program to prevent knee arthritis after an ACL tear. If you had ACL surgery 9 to 36 months ago and still have some knee symptoms, this program may help protect your knee in the long run.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 16–35 - NCT06388811Recruiting
Turkish version of a knee pain questionnaire study
This study tests a Turkish questionnaire for early knee osteoarthritis. It may help doctors better identify and treat early knee pain.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06451510Recruiting
Knee osteoarthritis study in Northern Sweden
This trial studies knee osteoarthritis in people from Norrbotten, Sweden, who broke their tibial plateau between 2001 and 2015. It aims to understand how the injury affects the knee over time.
Luleå, Norrbotten CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06477965Recruiting
Registry for artery embolization to treat chronic pain
This is a registry study that gathers information from people who have had an artery embolization procedure to treat long-term pain from conditions such as arthritis. The goal is to track outcomes and better understand the procedure's effectiveness.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06617975Recruiting
Spa therapy for knee arthritis
This trial tests whether spa therapy (balneotherapy) can help people with knee osteoarthritis. You would receive treatment at the Santenay spa as part of your regular care.
Santenay, BurgundyAges 50–80 - NCT06781463Recruiting
Knee arthritis treatment registry
This study tracks patients with knee arthritis who undergo a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive option for those not ready for or not eligible for knee replacement. The goal is to see how well GAE works for pain relief.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06863636RecruitingPhase 3
Combination painkiller vs celecoxib for osteoarthritis flare-ups
This study tests whether a combination of two pain relievers (celecoxib and acetaminophen) works better than celecoxib alone for sudden, severe osteoarthritis pain in the knee or hip.
Mexico CityAges 40 years+ - NCT06878417Recruiting
Cannabinoids for osteoarthritis knee or hip pain
This study tests if cannabinoid medications can reduce pain interference in daily life for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. It may be a new option for moderate to severe pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 40–80 - NCT06896032Recruiting
Walking backward vs forward on an underwater treadmill for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares walking backward versus walking forward on an underwater treadmill to see which helps reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be a good fit if you have mild to moderate knee OA in one knee and are between 40 and 60 years old.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 40–60 - NCT06902805RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing botox injections and splints for thumb arthritis pain
This study tests if botox injections into the thumb joint, along with a custom splint, can reduce pain from thumb base arthritis. It may be an option if you have persistent pain and have not had recent thumb surgery or certain other treatments.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07198750Recruiting
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for knee osteoarthritis in older adults
This trial tests two types of high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (one using two modes, another using one mode) to see if they can reduce pain and improve function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. You would attend 9 treatment sessions and do exercises at home.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 60 years+ - NCT07212699Recruiting
Knee osteoarthritis app-based outcome score study
This trial uses a smartphone app to track symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis or a knee replacement. The goal is to develop a better way to measure how patients are doing.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07267793Recruiting
Long-term study of CartiPRO for knee pain
This trial tests a treatment called CartiPRO for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or cartilage damage. It looks at how well the treatment works over a long period and is for people who have a certain type of knee pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
Seongnam-si, Bundang-guAges 19 years+ - NCT07370480Recruiting
Knee Osteoarthritis and Thermal Spa Treatment Study
This trial tests whether a special spa treatment (thermal water therapy) can help with knee osteoarthritis pain and function. If you have moderate to severe knee OA and live near Enghien-les-Bains, France, this study may be a good fit.
Enghien-les-BainsAges 50–80 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06477393Enrolling by invitation
Mud and mineral water baths for hand and foot osteoarthritis
This study tests whether natural mud and mineral water baths can help reduce pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis of the hands or feet. If you have hand or foot pain from osteoarthritis and are looking for non-drug treatment options, this may be a good fit.
BirštonasAges 18 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for osteoarthritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 610 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.
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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.