Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeNCT00451438
Investigation of Muscle Activity Pattern of Gluteus Medius and Tensor Fascia Lata in Patients With PFPS
An observational study of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata in health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.The research question :Is there any difference of muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2007to Mar 2007
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 20-50 years old
- Insidious onset of symptoms
- Pain exist at least 3 month, VAS activity>4
- Two of the following activities induce pain at anterior or retropatellar site prolonged sitting, stair-climbing, squatting, running, kneeling, and hopping/jumping
- Diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon
Who cannot join
- History of lower extremity fracture or operation
- Neurological disease involved
- Observed knee deformity
- Other well-defined musculoskeletal problems in lower extremity
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata in health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.The research question :Is there any difference of muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction ？Null hypothesis:There is no difference of muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.
Read the detailed description
Basic data
- Name, age, sex, BW, BH, pain VAS scale（VAS-activity）, affected side, dominate leg, symptom duration, activity level
Measurement
- Flexibility of iliotibial band：Ober test
- EMG data collection during 8s submaximal muscle contraction
- Muscle strength measurement of hip abductors
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, electromyography, gluteus medius, tensor fascia lata
- Medical subject headings
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Mar 2007 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2007
- Study completionMar 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Taiwan University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 30 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Mei-Hwa Jan, Master, Study chair, NTU department of physical therapy
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00451438
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 200701003R
- Status last verified
- Jan 2007
- First submitted
- 21 Mar 2007
- Last updated
- 23 Mar 2007
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Mar 2007. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Muscle Activity Pattern of Gluteus Medius and Tensor Fascia Lata in Patients With PFPS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00451438
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 200701003R
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, electromyography, gluteus medius, tensor fascia lata
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2007
- Study completion
- Mar 2007
- First posted
- 23 Mar 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata in health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.The research question :Is there any difference of muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction ？Null hypothesis:There is no difference of muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata between health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.
Detailed description
Basic data
- Name, age, sex, BW, BH, pain VAS scale（VAS-activity）, affected side, dominate leg, symptom duration, activity level
Measurement
- Flexibility of iliotibial band：Ober test
- EMG data collection during 8s submaximal muscle contraction
- Muscle strength measurement of hip abductors
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 20-50 years old
- Insidious onset of symptoms
- Pain exist at least 3 month, VAS activity>4
- Two of the following activities induce pain at anterior or retropatellar site prolonged sitting, stair-climbing, squatting, running, kneeling, and hopping/jumping
- Diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of lower extremity fracture or operation
- Neurological disease involved
- Observed knee deformity
- Other well-defined musculoskeletal problems in lower extremity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Mar 2007.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mei-Hwa Jan, Master study chair
NTU department of physical therapy
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Mar 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Mar 2007.