Shockwave Therapy for Knee Arthritis

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
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
Compensation

Participants who complete the study receive $300

IRB Number:

R-1191-22

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