Long Duration High Frequency Ultrasound for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis (NCT07515872)
Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) for Symptomatic Treatment of Knee Pain Related to Osteoarthritis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of long-duration high-frequency continuous-wave therapeutic ultrasound to alleviate knee Osteoarthritis pain over an 12-week period. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic effect of ultrasound treatment in subjects suffering from knee Osteoarthritis pain. Secondary objectives are to assess the ability of ultrasound treatment to improve joint function.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Orthopaedic Foundation — Stamford, Connecticut
Age range: 65 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Orthopaedic Foundation — Stamford, Connecticut
- Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Pain Consultants — Dryden, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (607) 844-9979
Email: drortizmpc@gmail.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.