Shockwave vs. special gel for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for knee osteoarthritis: a shockwave therapy and a gel containing chitosan nanoparticles (tiny particles) applied with ultrasound. It uses AI to detect changes in knee tissues. The goal is to find which treatment better reduces pain and improves function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old.
- You have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by a doctor, with moderate to severe changes on X-ray (grade 2 or 3).
- You have had knee pain and trouble using your knee for at least 3 months.
- Your pain at rest is at least 40 out of 100 on a pain scale.
- You have not had any knee surgery or broken a leg or thigh bone.
- You are not pregnant, and your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You are not taking anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) this week or certain pain pills recently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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