Bee venom gel could soothe arthritic knees, small trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07151300

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether applying bee venom gel to the knee during ultrasound therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Thirty adults aged 40-75 will either get the bee venom treatment or a placebo gel. Researchers will measure pain, walking speed, and endurance to see if the bee venom approach works better than the placebo.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bee venom topical preparation

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to ease pain and improve walking in people with knee osteoarthritis.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 people. The bee venom may cause allergic reactions, and the benefit over placebo is unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinai university

    Cairo, 44511, Egypt