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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