Shockwave therapy for knee tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have been diagnosed with patellar tendinitis (pain at the tendon below your kneecap)
- Your knee pain level is between 3 and 7 on a 0-10 scale (moderate)
- You have not had knee surgery in the past year
- You do not have other knee problems (like arthritis, infection, or tumor) or conditions that affect leg strength or mobility
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the treatment and check-up schedule
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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