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Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound Therapy for Osteoarthritis

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Recruiting
Led By Thomas Blackwell
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adults at least ≥40 years of age at the time of consent
Chronic knee pain within the past 6 months
Must not have
Any other arthritic condition clinically classified under ACR guidelines as different from an Osteoarthritic disorder
Vomiting/Diarrheal illness within the past 7 days or at any time during the study
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one year
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Summary

This trial aims to test a new ultrasound bath device that uses low frequency ultrasound to see if it is safe and effective in helping with healing.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and knee contractures. Participants should be experiencing pain or limited movement due to these issues. Specific eligibility details are not provided but typically include age, health status, and severity of condition.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the safety and effectiveness of a new experimental ultrasound bath device that delivers low frequency ultrasound therapy to see if it helps in healing and rehabilitation for those with joint problems.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed here; however, common side effects from similar treatments may include mild discomfort at the treatment site or temporary skin irritation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 40 years old or older.
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I have had knee pain for the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a type of arthritis that is not osteoarthritis.
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I have not had vomiting or diarrhea in the last week.
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I haven't had significant rashes, sores, or infections in the last two weeks.
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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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My weight is 350 lbs or less.
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My vital signs are not stable enough for safe participation in the study.
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I have a history of losing control of my bowels.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~one year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and one year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Safety and Efficacy for non significant risk device
Secondary study objectives
Participants with Osteoarthritic Joints Reaction to the LFU

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Low Frequency Ultrasound (LFU) InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will be given ultrasound at a frequency of 33 kHz with a program of 1.6 seconds on and 1.6 seconds off for 30 min at either a power level of 4 or 10 Pascals to determine which power level is optimal for osteoarthritis. Follow up visits after two-three days will be used to continue therapy.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Medical Branch, GalvestonLead Sponsor
249 Previous Clinical Trials
56,630 Total Patients Enrolled
Thomas BlackwellPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
~7 spots leftby Jul 2025
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