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2026-03-26 @ 3:19 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-30 @ 2:24 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07468734
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-19
First Post:
2026-03-09
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor:
German International University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2026-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) versus structured therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with respect to pain reduction and improvement of knee function.
Detailed Description:
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly prevalent chronic degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage loss, chronic pain, stiffness, functional disability, and reduced quality of life in adults, particularly the elderly.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has emerged as a non-invasive physical modality that delivers acoustic pressure waves to musculoskeletal tissues, stimulating biological responses such as enhanced microcirculation, anti-inflammatory cytokine modulation, neovascularization, cartilage and bone repair processes, and decreased pain transmission.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has emerged as a non-invasive physical modality that delivers acoustic pressure waves to musculoskeletal tissues, stimulating biological responses such as enhanced microcirculation, anti-inflammatory cytokine modulation, neovascularization, cartilage and bone repair processes, and decreased pain transmission.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: