Silent sound waves aim to quiet chronic pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT06626854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a device that uses gentle sound waves to treat chronic pain in the knee, nerves, or joints. Five adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive a single 15-minute session. The goal is to see if the treatment safely reduces pain by at least half and improves daily function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 5 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pain greater than mid-range using standardized pain inventory (SPI). * No medication for pain both over-the-counter and by prescription for 24 hours prior to treatment. * Body mass index (BMI) to be calculated for all participants with limitation for any BMI that is lower than normal. (Target is normal, overweight or obese). * Age greater than 18. Exclusion Criteria: * Existing Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implant in the lower extremities
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