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New treatment option for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Official title Quadriceps Strengthening At Different Angles in Patellofemoral Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06502795
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Introduction: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is characterized by anterior, retropatellar and/or peripatellar pain during activities such as running, squatting, kneeling, or prolonged sitting. This condition affects approximately 25% of the general population.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 35
You may be able to join if
- Individuals aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Diagnosis of patellofemoral pain characterized by peri- or retropatellar pain.
- Pain reproduced in at least two of the following activities: ascending or descending stairs, squatting, kneeling, prolonged sitting, jumping...
- Insidious onset of symptoms.
- Symptoms duration of at least three months.
You likely can't join if
- History of surgery and/or fractures in the lower limb joints.
- Other knee joint-related injuries such as meniscal tears, ligament injuries.
- History of patellar subluxation or dislocation.
- Signs of osteoarthritis.
- Patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy.
- Osgood-Schlatter syndrome.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Individuals aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Diagnosis of patellofemoral pain characterized by peri- or retropatellar pain.
- Pain reproduced in at least two of the following activities: ascending or descending stairs, squatting, kneeling, prolonged sitting, jumping, running, or palpation of the medial and/or lateral facets of the patella.
- Insidious onset of symptoms.
- Symptoms duration of at least three months.
- Minimum score of three on the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) in the past week.
- Maximum score of 86 points on the Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS)
- In cases of bilateral pain, the more symptomatic knee will be included.
- History of surgery and/or fractures in the lower limb joints.
- Other knee joint-related injuries such as meniscal tears, ligament injuries.
- History of patellar subluxation or dislocation.
- Signs of osteoarthritis.
- Patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy.
- Osgood-Schlatter syndrome.
- Presence of knee joint edema.
- Contraindications to resistance exercises informed by a physician.
- Corticosteroid injection within the last 6 months.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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