Shockwaves could soothe Runner's knee pain
NCT ID NCT07668011
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding radial shockwave therapy to standard exercises can reduce pain and improve leg function in people with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). Forty physically active adults aged 18–45 with recent ITBS will be split into two groups: one gets real shockwave therapy plus exercise, the other gets a sham treatment plus exercise. The goal is to see if the shockwaves provide extra relief for this common running injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to ease knee pain and speed recovery for active people with IT band syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham group also gets exercise, so the added benefit of shockwave therapy may be small or unclear.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University Hospitals
RECRUITINGGiza, Giza Governorate, 2356, Egypt
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