153 completed, 45 unknown, 26 recruiting, 19 not yet recruiting. 242 Not applicable, 11 Phase 2, 10 Phase 3, 7 Phase 1, 5 Phase 4.
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness of Non-surgical Management in Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy (THE EFFECT TRIAL) Exercise Therapy, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Irrigation - Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Injuries | Not applicable | Suspended | University of Valencia | 116 | 2028-01-01 | 2026-06-26 |
| Shock Wave Therapy Versus High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, High-Intensity Laser Therapy - Coccydynia, Coccygodynia | Not applicable | Recruiting | Ahmet Sümen | 70 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-29 |
| Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Platelet Rich Plasma, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Sham PRP - Achilles Injuries Tendon, Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | 100 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-09-25 |
| Comparison of High-Intensity and Conventional Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS), High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HIL), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) - Low Back Pain, Radicular Syndrome | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | BTL Industries Ltd. | 60 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-29 |
| Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Added to ESWT for Lateral Epicondylitis Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, Sham Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Lateral Epicondylitis | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Ali Güneri | 70 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-03 |
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Lower Extremity Lymphedema Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), Sham Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Sham ESWT) - Lymphedema, Lower Limb, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy | Not applicable | Recruiting | Gazi University | 36 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-15 |
| Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy (PT)is Prevalent in Participants of Several Sports.A Three-arm, Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial Will be Conducted. We Want to Compare the Clinical Effectiveness of ESWT Alone, ESWT Combined With Hyaluronic Acid, and ESWT Combined With PRP in Athletes With PT Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Platelet-Rich Plasma - Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital | 45 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-15 |
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy With or Without Kinesiotaping for Plantar Fasciitis Kinesio Taping, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) - Plantar Fasciitis | Not applicable | Recruiting | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent | 48 | 2026-08-27 | 2026-10-08 |
| Unlocking the Hidden Effects of Shockwave: Longitudinal Changes in Sensorimotor Function and Kinesiophobia in Adolescents With Patellar Tendinopathy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy - Patellar Tendinopathy | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | Ahmed Alshimy | 50 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-09-01 |
| ESWT vs HILT in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy, High-power intinsty laser - Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Kafrelsheikh University | 72 | 2026-08-01 | 2026-06-17 |
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Lipedema Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Lipedema | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Atlas University | 40 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 |
| HILT vs ESWT in Supraspinatus Tendinitis High-Intensity Laser Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy - Supraspinatus Tendinitis | Not applicable | Recruiting | Kafrelsheikh University | 90 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-10-20 |
| High-intensity Laser Therapy Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave on Tendon Thickness and Occupation Ratio In Patients With Chronic Supraspinatus Tendinopathy High-intensity Laser Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave, conventional therapy - Supraspinatus Tendinopathy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Cairo University | 69 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-25 |
| Efficacy of Short Wave and Laser Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis conventional physical therapy, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, High-intensity laser therapy - Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | Ibrahim Abuomar Fadulaalhq Alramadhani | 60 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-26 |
| "Recovery Techniques on Pain, Force and Muscle Oxygenation in Athletes: A Crossover Trial" Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Massage Gun, TECAR Therapy - Muscle Soreness, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Sierra Varona SL | 20 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-04-24 |
| Metabolic Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave on Abdominal Adiposity conventional balanced, low-calorie diet 1500 k/cal for 12 weeks, aerobic training program, extracorporeal shockwave therapy - Abdominal Obesity, Abdominal Obesity-Metabolic Syndrome | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Cairo University | 90 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-07 |
| Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Frozen Shoulder Shock wave therapy - Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | University of Stirling | 18 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-01-27 |
| Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Plantar Fasciitis in Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) - Neuropathic Pain, Plantar Fasciitis | Phase 2 | Not yet recruiting | National Taiwan University Hospital | 114 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-14 |
| Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spasticity and Mobility in Stroke Patients Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), Sham Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Stroke, Post-Stroke Spasticity | Not applicable | Completed | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital | 85 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-10-28 |
| Shock Wave Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Adult Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Exercise therapy program - Shock Wave, Traditional Physical Therapy | Not applicable | Recruiting | German International University | 40 | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-19 |
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