CHRONIC KNEE PAIN

This study tests a device that uses focused sound waves to block pain signals in the knee, without needles or surgery. Ten adults with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis will receive a one-hour treatment and be followed for six months. The goal is to see if the device is safe…

This study is for people who still have knee pain for at least 6 months after knee replacement surgery. Researchers are testing a procedure called radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat to calm specific nerves around the knee, to see if it reduces pain and improves daily functi…

This study tests a 4-week program that teaches people in rural areas to use ear acupressure (a non-needle technique) to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain in areas like the back, neck, or knees. Participants use a smartphone app to guide themselves, with some receiving in-person…

This study tests if a new nerve stimulation treatment, given with or without a steroid injection, can improve knee movement and reduce pain better than the standard steroid injection alone. About 45 adults with long-term knee pain will take part. The goal is to find a safer, more…

This study looks at how long-term pain from knee problems or fibromyalgia changes the way the brain talks to muscles. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and muscle activity in 135 adults aged 40 and older, including healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand chro…

This study looks at why people with similar knee arthritis can have very different levels of pain. Researchers will study walking, brain activity, and knee structure in 300 adults aged 45-80 with chronic knee pain. Participants will complete surveys, physical tasks, knee X-rays a…