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NCT06686680 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Treatment of Post Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis With Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
A NA study of Knee Osteoarthristis and ACL Injuries, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06686680: Recruiting NA study of Knee Osteoarthristis and ACL Injuries, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
NCT06686680 is a NA study of Knee Osteoarthristis and ACL Injuries that is actively recruiting participants, run by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 491-participant average among 3 other Knee Osteoarthristis trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06686680, a NA study of Knee Osteoarthristis and ACL Injuries, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study is recruiting current or former athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery over a year ago and have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA). We are doing the research to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on pain, function, biomechanics, knee range of motion and strength, inflammation, and joint structure and integrity of the knee.
Primary Outcome
The KOOS is is a 42-item survey with 5 subscales designed to measure patient health, symptoms, and functionality of the knee. It is scored from 0-100, with higher score correlated with better function.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Sham Comparator
- DEVICE extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Spaulding Cambridge Hospital - Cambridge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06686680 shows while recruiting
NCT06686680 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 70 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 491-participant average among 3 other Knee Osteoarthristis trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Knee Osteoarthristis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham Comparator is the first listed.
NCT06686680 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06686680 about?
NCT06686680 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Post Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis With Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy". This study is recruiting current or former athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery over a year ago and have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA). We are doing the research to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on pain, function, biomechanics, knee range of...
What is the current status of trial NCT06686680?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2025-04-01. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT06686680 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Knee Osteoarthristis, ACL Injuries, Post-Traumatic.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06686680?
The interventions under investigation include: Sham Comparator (DEVICE), extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06686680?
This trial is sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which has 101 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06686680 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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