Shock wave therapy for knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if shock wave treatment can reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people with moderate knee arthritis who haven't had recent physical therapy or joint injections.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had knee pain for at least 3 months and rate it as 4 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (grade 2 or 3) by X-ray.
- You have not had physical therapy for your knee in the last 3 months.
- You have not had any injections in your knee in the last 6 months.
- You have not taken pain relievers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or topical creams in the last week.
- You have no other medical condition that could cause knee pain, such as back or hip problems, fibromyalgia, or prior knee surgery.
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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