Shockwave therapy tested for Post-ACL knee pain

NCT ID NCT07580157

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce pain at the front of the knee after ACL reconstruction. Twenty adults who had ACL surgery using a tendon graft will receive either real shockwave or a sham treatment. Researchers will measure changes in knee function and pain using patient questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: focused shockwave therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to reduce knee pain after ACL surgery, helping people recover more comfortably.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is compared to a sham (fake) procedure, so any benefit might be due to a placebo effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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