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New treatment option for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Official title The Effects of Dry Needling on Patients With Knee Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02890485
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing the effectiveness of "dry needling" for pain management and on muscle strength and leg function for those with knee pain. Dry needling consists of small, monofilament needles that are administered directly into the tissue and manipulated to make the muscle relax for pain relief.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40
You may be able to join if
- 18-40 years-of-age
- Referred for physical therapy
- Presence of anterior knee pain around the patella during ascending/descending stairs, squatting, and/or running for at least 3 months.
You likely can't join if
- Unable to provide consent
- Bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Received previous dry needling treatments
- Pregnancy
- History of pain less than 3 months
- Imaging demonstrating the presence of confounding internal abnormality (e.g. chondral defects, ligamentous injury, and/or meniscal pathology),
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18-40 years-of-age
- Referred for physical therapy
- Presence of anterior knee pain around the patella during ascending/descending stairs, squatting, and/or running for at least 3 months.
- Unable to provide consent
- Bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Received previous dry needling treatments
- Pregnancy
- History of pain less than 3 months
- Imaging demonstrating the presence of confounding internal abnormality (e.g. chondral defects, ligamentous injury, and/or meniscal pathology),
- Patellar instability
- Presence of a neurological condition that would affect movement
- Contraindications to dry needling techniques (e.g. a history of bleeding disorders, phobia of needles, an active cancer diagnosis, and presence of other systemic illness such as fever or signs of infection)
- Actively receiving treatment for knee pain outside of the current study protocol while enrolled in the study;
- received active and supervised PT treatment for knee pain within the last 4 weeks;
- history of knee surgery less than 6 months ago
- history of surgical correction of the patellofemoral complex (e.g. MPFL reconstruction, patellar realignment surgery, etc)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Columbus, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.