Study examines the effectiveness of a treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy on decreasing pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. The shockwave device emits high-frequency sound waves, which interact with different tissues in your body and can provide healing effects. It does not produce electrical shocks.
Actively Recruiting
Yes
Inpatient Study
No
Duration
Study requires 6-10 visits (1-2 hours each)
Inclusion Criteria
- 18-80 years old
- Doctor diagnosed knee osteoarthritis
- Average knee pain over the last week of at least 4 out of 10 on an 11-point scale (0, “no pain”; 10, “worst pain imaginable”)
- Knee pain for more than 2 months
MRI Study
No
Compensation
Participants who complete the study receive $300
IRB Number
R-1191-22
Research Center
Contact Person
Phone
973.327.3572
Email
Lead Investigator
Staff Involved
Location
1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
