Shockwave therapy for knee arthritis after ACL repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether shockwave therapy can help knee pain and function in people who developed knee osteoarthritis after an ACL reconstruction. If you had ACL surgery at least a year ago and still have knee pain, this treatment might offer a new option without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had ACL reconstruction surgery (using your own tissue or a donor's) at least one year ago.
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- Your knee pain is the main problem, and it's from post-traumatic osteoarthritis (confirmed by a doctor with X-rays or other imaging).
- You have not had a knee injection in the last 3 months, and you are not currently using oral steroids or anti-inflammatory drugs.
- You do not have a pacemaker, bone screws, or other metal implants that would prevent an MRI or shockwave treatment.
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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