Can sound waves outperform needles for Jumper's knee?
NCT ID NCT07756918
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee, a common overuse injury causing knee pain. Half the participants will receive extracorporeal shockwave therapy, which uses sound waves to stimulate healing, while the other half will receive dry needling, which involves inserting thin needles into trigger points. The study aims to see which approach better reduces pain, improves knee function, and enhances quality of life in adults aged 18 to 35 with the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and dry needling
- What this could lead to
- If one treatment proves better, it could point toward a more effective, non-surgical option for jumper's knee, potentially easing pain and improving knee function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments carry risks like temporary pain or bruising, and neither may prove clearly superior.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hameed Latif Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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