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New wearable device aims to soothe knee arthritis without drugs

NCT ID NCT06475677

Symptom relief Sponsor: Caerus Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a portable device called the OrthoCor Advanced System in 23 people with knee osteoarthritis. The device delivers pulsed electromagnetic fields and heat to the knee, and users track their progress with a smartphone app. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and function after 4 weeks of twice-daily use to see if symptoms improved.

What this could mean

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Active substance
OrthoCor Advanced System (PEMF and heat therapy device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option for managing knee osteoarthritis pain at home.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 23 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The device is not a cure and only aims to ease symptoms temporarily.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

23 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Presenting to the study site with knee pain for at least 3 months, with articular cartilage loss confirmed by imaging study 2. An initial pain VAS score \>4 3. At least 2 hours of daily standing and/or walking activity 4. Prescribed use of the OrthoCor Advanced System 5. Daily access to a smartphone or tablet compatible with the OrthoCor Medical application 6. Able to download and install app to smart phone 7. Willing and able to provide written consent 8. ≥18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or gout 2. Cortisone injection, knee surgery, or viscosupplementation in the previous 6 months 3. Prior knee replacement 4. Have a cardiac pacemaker, cardioverter defibrillator, neurostimulator, infusion pump or any active medical implant 5. Have an implanted metallic lead or any type of wire coil implant, or any implanted system that may contain a lead 6. Known or expected pregnancy 7. Have an open wound at the area of application 8. Are not able to sense or not fully aware of the sensation of heat 9. Have poor circulation or heart disease 10. Have uncontrolled diabetes 11. Under the age of 18 or individuals with open bone growth plates 12. Unwilling or unable to provide written consent 13. Unwilling or unable to use the OrthoCor Advanced System 14. Unwilling or unable to complete the pain assessment survey 15. Enrolled in a study to evaluate an investigational drug 16. Prisoner or under incarceration

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteo arthritis knee Osteoarthritis, knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Andrews Research & Education Foundation

    Gulf Breeze, Florida, 32561, United States

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