Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee

This trial is testing a new type of knee replacement for younger patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Instead of the standard metal and plastic implant, surgeons will use a graft made of donor bone, cartilage, and meniscus to replace the damaged parts of the knee. The goal i…

This trial compares two surgical techniques for total knee replacement—the subvastus approach and the medial parapatellar approach—to see which one leads to better recovery and function. The study will enroll 84 people with severe knee osteoarthritis who need a knee replacement. …

This trial tests whether taking the anti-bleeding medication tranexamic acid (TXA) for three days after hip or knee replacement surgery helps people recover faster and with less pain. Adults with osteoarthritis who are having a first-time joint replacement receive either TXA or a…

Researchers are testing whether a single injection of an experimental gene therapy called GNSC-001 can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and improve joint function in adults. The trial enrolls about 240 people with moderate knee arthritis confirmed by X-ray. Participants receive on…

This study looks at ways to reduce pain during knee steroid injections for osteoarthritis. Researchers will test if using a thinner needle or a numbing spray (ethyl chloride) makes the injection hurt less. 88 adults with knee osteoarthritis will rate their pain right after the sh…

This pilot trial tests whether a web-based conversational assistant can help people recovering from total knee replacement. About 60 adults who have had knee replacement surgery will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus access to the online assistant for 6 wee…

This study tests whether a long-acting painkiller (bupivacaine-meloxicam) can reduce pain and the need for opioid medications after robot-assisted knee replacement. 150 adults with knee osteoarthritis will receive either the new painkiller or a standard injection. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether walking backwards on a treadmill (called retro walking) can help reduce pain and improve how people with knee osteoarthritis walk. Participants will do retro walking sessions, starting with 10 minutes and gradually increasing up to 30 minutes if pain stay…

This study will test Mobithron Xtra, an oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid, collagen, and Boswellia extract, in 100 adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will take it once daily for 3 months while researchers track changes in pain, stiffness, and daily function us…

This study will test whether high-intensity laser therapy, added to standard physiotherapy, can increase knee cartilage thickness and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 58 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee OA will receive either laser plus physiotherapy or p…

This study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can reduce pain and improve thinking in adults with osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment. Ten participants will follow a supervised low-carb, high-fat diet for a period, with before-and-after tests for pain, phy…

Researchers at the University of Reading are studying how sleep and pain relate in adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants wear a wrist sleep monitor for seven days and nights while answering daily questions about sleep, pain, and mood. The team compares reported sle…

This study looks at how starting a gradual running program affects knee joint health in people who are new to running, including those with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in knee cartilage over six months. The goal is to understand whether …