Clinical trials
Shock Wave clinical trials
Below are recruiting shock wave clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 58 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07750080Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for tennis elbow in menopausal women
This study tests whether a combination of electrical therapies or shock wave therapy works better for reducing pain and improving function in menopausal women with tennis elbow that has lasted at least 3 months.
CairoAges 45–55 - NCT07401758Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for knee tendon pain
This study tests whether a noninvasive treatment called shockwave therapy can help reduce pain and improve function in people with patellar tendinitis, a common overuse injury of the knee tendon. It may be a good option for you if you have moderate knee pain and are otherwise healthy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT06102304Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for pinched nerve in neck
This study tests whether focused shock waves (sound waves) can improve muscle and nerve function in people with neck pain caused by a pinched nerve in the lower neck. The treatment is painless and non-invasive, and aims to reduce pain and improve arm function.
Giza, DokkiAges 36–46 - NCT06563739Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests if using shock waves after rotator cuff repair can help you recover better. It is for people who need surgery for a torn rotator cuff and can follow a rehabilitation program.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06587412Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Tennis Elbow
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can help people with long-term tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow lasting more than 3 months). The treatment is a non-invasive option that may reduce pain and improve function.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT07563764Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy for Overactive Bladder in Women
This study tests whether low-energy shock wave therapy can reduce frequent urination, nighttime bathroom trips, and sudden urges to urinate in women who also have metabolic syndrome (a combination of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat). The therapy is non-invasive and may offer an alternative to medications or injections.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 20–75 - NCT07468734Recruiting
Shock wave vs. physical therapy for knee arthritis
This study compares two treatments for chronic knee osteoarthritis: shock wave therapy and traditional physical therapy. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain and improve function better.
CairoAges 40 years+ - NCT06454734Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for leg lymphedema
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can help reduce leg swelling caused by lymphedema. It is for people with moderate to severe swelling that has affected at least the knee to foot area for 6 months or longer.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06438224Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for hand function after burn and nerve injury
This trial tests if a special type of sound wave therapy (ESWT) can help restore hand movement and feeling in people who have nerve damage and thick scars from a burn on their dominant hand. It may offer a new way to improve hand function after a burn injury.
SeoulAges 18–75 - NCT06296017Recruiting
Comparing nonsurgical treatments for trigger finger
This study compares nonsurgical treatments (like exercises, splints, or injections) for trigger finger. It aims to find which conservative approach works best for mild cases without surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06674785Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for shoulder spasticity after stroke
This trial tests if shock wave therapy can reduce shoulder stiffness caused by a stroke. It may help improve shoulder movement and daily comfort.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06688344Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after ACL surgery
This trial tests if adding focused shock wave therapy to standard rehab can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft. It may help reduce pain and speed up healing.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07320807Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after flexor tendon repair
This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy can help improve hand function after flexor tendon repair surgery. The therapy uses sound waves to stimulate healing and reduce scar tissue, and it may help you regain movement more quickly.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - NCT07523074Recruiting
Early vs. delayed shock wave treatment for leftover kidney stones
This trial compares two timing schedules for using shock waves to break up small kidney stones that remain after a surgical procedure. The goal is to find the best time to treat these leftover stones to help them pass naturally and prevent complications.
Banī Suwayf, Beni-Suef GovernrateAges 18–70 - NCT06569615Recruiting
Comparing shock wave, laser, and cold therapy for sacroiliitis pain
This trial compares three different treatments (shock wave therapy, laser therapy, and cold therapy) for people with sacroiliitis, a condition that causes pain in the lower back, buttocks, or hips. The goal is to see which treatment works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Najran, Najran RegionAges 20–50 - NCT07633340Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy Plus Rehab for Shoulder Blade Problems
This study compares two treatment approaches for scapular dyskinesis (abnormal shoulder blade movement): one group receives shock wave therapy along with standard exercises, while the other group does exercises alone. Researchers want to see if adding shock wave therapy helps improve shoulder blade function and reduces pain.
TantaAges 18 years+ - NCT06041958Recruiting
Shock Wave and Pulsed Field Therapy for Lymphedema
This trial tests two non-invasive therapies—shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—to see if they can reduce arm or leg swelling (lymphedema) caused by cancer treatment. It's for people who are at least 20 and have had breast or gynecologic cancer.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–80 - NCT06587009Recruiting
Shock Wave Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears
This study tests if shock wave therapy (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) helps people with rotator cuff tears who choose not to have surgery. The goal is to see if it improves shoulder function and pain during a structured rehab program.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 17–75 - NCT07043335Recruiting
Mesotherapy vs. shock wave for tennis elbow pain
This trial compares two treatments for tennis elbow: mesotherapy (injections into the skin) and shock wave therapy (sound waves). It aims to find which works better for pain that has lasted at least 6 weeks.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07553715Recruiting
Shock Wave Therapy for Vulvodynia Pain in Women
This study looks at whether a four-session shock wave therapy treatment helps women with vulvodynia (chronic vulva pain). You're eligible if you've already started this treatment and want to help researchers understand how well it works.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT06365476Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shockwave therapy (gentle sound waves) can help relax stiff wrist and finger muscles after a stroke. It is for adults who have had one stroke and have noticeable muscle tightness in their arm.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06587399Recruiting
Manual Therapy vs. Shock Waves for Shoulder Pain
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—manual therapy (hands-on techniques) and radial shock wave therapy (sound wave pulses)—to see which works better for long-lasting shoulder pain. It may be a good fit if your pain is from a common cause called impingement syndrome.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–80 - NCT07261995Recruiting
Shock wave vs. laser surgery for kidney stones
This trial compares two procedures to break up a single kidney stone. One uses sound waves from outside the body, the other uses a laser through a small scope. Both aim to help you pass the stone more easily.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–65 - NCT07119801Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help reduce muscle tightness in the wrist and hand after a stroke. It may be an option if you have had one stroke, are between 35 and 65 years old, and still have stiffness that bothers you.
DenizliAges 35–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shock wave?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 58 recruiting shock wave 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 shock wave 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 shock wave 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.