Bee venom with ultrasound for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying bee venom to the skin with ultrasound waves (called phonophoresis) can reduce knee pain and improve movement for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have moderate to severe knee pain from osteoarthritis, this treatment might offer a drug-free way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (confirmed by a doctor and imaging like X-ray).
- Your knee pain is moderate to severe, meaning it scores at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are not allergic to bee products or topical skin agents.
- You have not had knee surgery or a major knee injury in the past year, and no knee joint injections in the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant and have no other conditions affecting your knees, like rheumatoid arthritis.
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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