Sustained Acoustic Medicine for Symptomatic Treatment of Knee Pain Related to Osteoarthritis

Last updated: March 3, 2025
Sponsor: ZetrOZ, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Osteoarthritis

Joint Injuries

Treatment

SAM Patch

Sustained Acoustic Device with 0% Diclofenac Patch

2.5% Diclofenac Patches

Clinical Study ID

NCT06257537
KP-01-2024
  • Ages 50-85
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of long-duration low intensity therapeutic ultrasound (LITUS) to alleviate knee Osteoarthritis pain over a 24-week period.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic effect of LITUS in subjects suffering from knee Osteoarthritis pain.

Secondary objectives are to assess the ability of LITUS to improve joint function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have physician-diagnosed mild to moderate knee OA (OARSI atlas grades 1-2)

  • Fulfill the American College of Rheumatology clinical and radiological diagnosticcriteria for knee OA

  • Are between 50-85 years of age

  • Report a frequent pain score between 4-7 (range: 0-10) during the week precedingenrollment

  • Report that knee pain negatively affects quality of life

  • Are willing not to use any cream, gel, or topical solution during the administrationof treatment other than the approved ultrasound gel provided to the subject at theinitiation of the study

  • Are deemed appropriate by their physician or by the study site physician toparticipate.

  • Be willing and able to self-administer treatment daily within their place ofresidence or during normal daily activity, excluding bathing, showering, or otherwater activities which may result in submersion of the study device.

  • Not use or initiate use of opioid and/or non-opioid analgesic medications.

  • Be willing to discontinue any other interventional treatment modalities on the kneeduring the study period (e.g., transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,electronic muscle stimulation, traditional ultrasound).

Exclusion

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 makeparticipation in the study unacceptable including, but not limited to, the subject'sability to understand and follow instructions.

  • Participated in a clinical trial for an investigational drug and/or agent within 30days 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 oranesthesia.

  • 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 inthe affected knee in the past 6 months.

  • Are currently taking steroids.

  • Have any contraindication to radiograph.

  • Have a secondary cause of arthritis (metabolic or inflammatory).

Study Design

Total Participants: 300
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: SAM Patch
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
October 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2026

Study Description

This is a 24-week study to clinically evaluate the effectiveness of the wireless Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) device combined with diclofenac on symptoms of patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The class-II device, sam®, has been FDA-cleared for home use. On the first day of the study, baseline data will be collected as patients report pain score before treatment. During the following 24 weeks, patients will self-apply their assigned treatment for the 4 hours daily. Each day of the study, pain scores will be recorded immediately before application of SAM device as well as at the completion of treatment. Assessments on quality of life & function, depression & anxiety, and sleep will be performed prior to the patient beginning the protocol, at 8 weeks, 16 weeks and at the conclusion of the protocol.

Over 300 subjects will be recruited from neighboring communities to the study sites. The study is designed to reach a target patient population which includes rural citizens and socioeconomic disadvantaged individuals.

Connect with a study center

  • Orthopaedic Foundation

    Stamford, Connecticut 06905
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • ZetrOZ Systems

    Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Pain Consultants

    Dryden, New York 13053
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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