New wearable device aims to soothe knee arthritis without drugs

NCT ID NCT06475677

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Caerus Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a portable device called the OrthoCor Advanced System in 23 people with knee osteoarthritis. The device delivers pulsed electromagnetic fields and heat to the knee, and users track their progress with a smartphone app. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and function after 4 weeks of twice-daily use to see if symptoms improved.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: OrthoCor Advanced System (PEMF and heat therapy device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option for managing knee osteoarthritis pain at home.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study with only 23 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The device is not a cure and only aims to ease symptoms temporarily.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEO ARTHRITIS KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Andrews Research & Education Foundation

Gulf Breeze, Florida, 32561, United States

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