Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeMCTACPTMECPTANCT02624245
The Movement Control Training Associated With Conventional Physical Therapy is More Effective Than Conventional Physical Therapy Alone in Pain and Functional Performance?
A study testing Conventional Physical Therapy in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Assess pain, performance function, hip and knee strength and kinematics of trunk and lower limbs during single leg hop test after movement control training associated to hip and knee muscle strengthening. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Conventional Physical Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- May 2013to Oct 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Sedentary women,
- Previous knee pain last 3 months in at least two of the following activities: sitting for long periods, walk up or down stairs, squat, running and jumping
Who cannot join
- Lower limb surgery,
- Patella displacement
- Knee instability
- Heart or locomotor disorders which might influence the evaluation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Assess pain, performance function, hip and knee strength and kinematics of trunk and lower limbs during single leg hop test after movement control training associated to hip and knee muscle strengthening.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Conventional Physical Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional Physical TherapyOther
Also called hip abductors, lateral hip rotators and knee extensors strengthing exercises with and without weightbearing
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Conventional Physical Therapy | Experimental | Strength, this arm will receive hip and knee muscle strengthening with and without weight bearing. Receives: Other: Conventional Physical Therapy |
| Movement control training | Active comparator | Movement control training, this arm will receive movement control training associated to muscle strengthening. Receives: Other: Conventional Physical Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain
NRPS Score
Measured: 4 weeks
Functional Performance
Single leg hop test distance
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Strength of hip and knee extensor muscles measured through hand-held dynamometer
Measured: 4 weeks
3D kinematic range of motion of hip adduction during single leg hop test
Measured: 4 weeks
3D kinematic maximum angular value of hip adduction during single leg hop test
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Dec 2015 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2013
- Primary completionAug 2014
- Study completionOct 2015
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.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli, University of Nove de Julho
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02624245
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- : PL004
- Acronym
- MCTACPTMECPTA
- Status last verified
- Dec 2015
- First submitted
- 2 Dec 2015
- Last updated
- 8 Dec 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Dec 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Movement Control Training Associated With Conventional Physical Therapy is More Effective Than Conventional Physical Therapy Alone in Pain and Functional Performance?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02624245
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MCTACPTMECPTA / : PL004
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de JulhoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2013
- Primary completion
- Aug 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Dec 2015 (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.
Assess pain, performance function, hip and knee strength and kinematics of trunk and lower limbs during single leg hop test after movement control training associated to hip and knee muscle strengthening.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Conventional Physical Therapy | Experimental | Other: Conventional Physical TherapyStrength, this arm will receive hip and knee muscle strengthening with and without weight bearing. |
| Movement control training | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Physical TherapyMovement control training, this arm will receive movement control training associated to muscle strengthening. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Sedentary women,
- Previous knee pain last 3 months in at least two of the following activities: sitting for long periods, walk up or down stairs, squat, running and jumping
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Lower limb surgery,
- Patella displacement
- Knee instability
- Heart or locomotor disorders which might influence the evaluation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Physical TherapyAlso: hip abductors, lateral hip rotators and knee extensors strengthing exercises with and without weightbearing | Other | Experimental: Conventional Physical Therapy, Movement control training |
Primary outcome
Pain
Time frame: 4 weeks
NRPS Score
Functional Performance
Time frame: 4 weeks
Single leg hop test distance
3 secondary outcomes
Strength of hip and knee extensor muscles measured through hand-held dynamometer
Time frame: 4 weeks
3D kinematic range of motion of hip adduction during single leg hop test
Time frame: 4 weeks
3D kinematic maximum angular value of hip adduction during single leg hop test
Time frame: 4 weeks
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 8 Dec 2015.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional Physical Therapy in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
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 2 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 8 Dec 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 8 Dec 2015.