Mayo clinic tests sound waves to heal leg injuries without surgery

NCT ID NCT07526753

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests three types of wave therapies—focused shockwave, radial pressure waves, and electromagnetic therapy—to treat leg injuries like muscle, cartilage, and bone damage. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 200 adults to see if these treatments reduce pain and improve daily function. The goal is to find a non-invasive option that avoids surgery or medication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Shockwave, pressure wave, and electromagnetic therapy devices
What this could lead to: If effective, these therapies could offer a non-invasive option to reduce pain and improve function in leg injuries without surgery or drugs.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study without a placebo group, so results may not be definitive. The therapies may not work for everyone and could cause temporary discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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