Shock waves could soothe sore knees without surgery
NCT ID NCT07125430
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a knee strengthening exercise program reduces pain and improves function more than exercise alone in people with knee osteoarthritis. Forty patients with moderate knee pain will be randomly assigned to either exercise only or exercise plus three weekly shock wave sessions. Researchers will measure pain, stiffness, and mobility over three weeks to see if the combination approach offers extra relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
shock wave therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option to ease pain and improve mobility for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is added to exercise, making it hard to separate effects.
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Locations
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Guadarrama Hospital
Guadarrama, Madrid, 28440, Spain
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Hospital Guadarrama
Madrid, Madrid, 28440, Spain