Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) for Symptomatic Treatment of Knee Pain Related to Osteoarthritis
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Arthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteo Arthritis Knee focused on measuring Low-Intensity Ultrasound, Drug Delivery, Sonophoresis, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Sustained Acoustic Medication, Low-Intensity Continuous Ultrasound
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have physician-diagnosed mild to moderate knee OA (OARSI atlas grades 1-2) Fulfill the American College of Rheumatology clinical and radiological diagnostic criteria for knee OA Are between 35-80 years of age Report a frequent pain score between 3-7 (range: 0-10) during the week preceding enrollment Report that knee pain negatively affects quality of life Are willing not to use any cream, gel, or topical solution during the administration of treatment other than the approved treatment provided to the subject at the initiation of the study Are deemed appropriate by their physician or by the study site physician to participate. Be willing and able to self-administer treatment daily within their place of residence or during normal daily activity, excluding bathing, showering, or other water activities which may result in submersion of the study device. Not use or initiate opioid and/or non-opioid analgesic medications. Be willing to discontinue any other interventional treatment modalities on the knee during the study period (e.g., transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electronic muscle stimulation, traditional ultrasound). Exclusion Criteria: Cannot successfully demonstrate the ability to put on and take off the device. Displays any condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make participation in the study unacceptable including, but not limited to, the subject's ability to understand and follow instructions. Participated in a clinical trial for an investigational drug and/or agent within 30 days prior to screening. Is pregnant. Is a prisoner. Is non-ambulatory (unable to walk). Has a pacemaker. Has a malignancy in the treatment area. Has an active infection, open sores, or wounds in the treatment area. Has impaired sensation in the treatment area, such as caused by chemotherapy or anesthesia. Has a known neuropathy (disease of the brain or spinal nerves). Has a hereditary disposition (tendency) for excessive bleeding (hemorrhage). Have knee replacement, other surgical intervention, or hyaluronidase injection in the affected knee in the past 6 months Are currently taking steroids Have a secondary cause of arthritis (metabolic or inflammatory)
Sites / Locations
- Orthopaedic FoundationRecruiting
- ZetrOZ SystemsRecruiting
- Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Pain ConsultantsRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
SAM Ultrasound Device and Diclofenac Patch
SAM Ultrasound Device and SAM Patch
Diclofenac Patch
Patients receive treatment from the wired SAM Ultrasonic Diathermy Device for 4 hours at least 5 days a week for 8 weeks combined with 2.5% diclofenac patch. The SAM Device emits continuous ultrasound at 3 megahertz(MHz) frequency and 0.132 watts/cm^2 intensity.
Patients receive treatment from the wired SAM Ultrasonic Diathermy Device for 4 hours at least 5 days a week for 8 weeks combined with SAM patch(0% diclofenac).
Patients wear 2.5% diclofenac patch for 4 hours at least 5 days a week for 8 weeks combined.