Shake away knee pain? home vibration device tested for arthritis relief

NCT ID NCT06058169

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Augusta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using a whole-body vibration plate at home for 12 weeks can reduce knee pain and inflammation in adults aged 40-75 with osteoarthritis. Participants stand on the device for up to 20 minutes per session. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, artery stiffness, and blood markers of inflammation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Whole-body vibration plate (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease knee pain and improve blood vessel health in people with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The training requires standing for up to 20 minutes, which may be difficult for some.

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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 WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Augusta University/Georgia Prevention Institute/ Laboratory of Integrative and Exercise Physiology
RECRUITING

Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

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