Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeNCT02841384
McConnell Patellar Taping in Static and Dynamic Postural Control of Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
A study testing taping patellar McConnell in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Universidade Estadual de Londrina at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is related to the previous sore knee, change functionality and postural control deficits. One of the possibilities for pain control and better positioning of the patella is the rigid bandage patellar widely used by clinicians and researchers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- taping patellar McConnell
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2016to 3 May 2017
- 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 55 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral dysfunction issued by a specialist orthopedic knee and provide anterior knee pain of 3 or more on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to evaluation;
- Previous retropatellar pain or knee, for at least 3 of the following: up / down stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, sitting for long periods and insidious onset of symptoms unrelated to trauma.
Who cannot join
- History of severe / traumatic knee injury, surgery history in the locomotor system;
- Patellar luxation history; clinical evidence of meniscus injury; ligamentous instability; patellar tendinitis.
- Presence of neurological, cardiovascular or rheumatologic diseases; pregnancy; diabetes,
- Abnormal sensitivity in the plantar;
- Medication and / or therapy in the last six months and hypersensitivity or allergy to tape.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Brazil1 site
university hospital of the State University of Londrina
Londrina, Paraná, 86038-350
About this study
Official title: McConnell Patellar Taping in Static and Dynamic Postural Control of Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial and Blind
Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is related to the previous sore knee, change functionality and postural control deficits. One of the possibilities for pain control and better positioning of the patella is the rigid bandage patellar widely used by clinicians and researchers.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of rigid patellar bandage on postural control, pain and function in sedentary women with PFPS.
Read more
Methods: The sample will be composed of 30 volunteers, sedentary, between 18 and 55 years; randomized group Bandage Functional Rigid (n = 15) and Banding Placebo (n = 15). All fill the Personal Data Sheet, Visual analog scale Pain Questionnaire Previous Knee Pain Scale; and will be submitted to analysis of postural control (static and dynamic) and carry out the test and sit up in pre conditions and post application of the bandage.
Hypothesis: Expected to observe the effect of rigid patellar bandage in pain, function and postural control in sedentary women with PFPS.
Read the detailed description
This is a randomized controlled trial and blind in the exercise area, postural control and biomechanics.
The subjects with a clinical diagnosis of PFPS will be allocated in two groups: PFPS group with rigid bandage patella (n = 15) and PFPS group with placebo (n = 15).
Procedures: The subjects with a clinical diagnosis of PFPS, will be forwarded to the evaluation protocols. The data collections will be held at University Hospital Physiotherapy Division of the State University of Londrina. Individuals respond to a questionnaire to characterize the sample, EVA and fill the patellofemoral disorders Scale (AKPS).
Data Collection Protocol: will be held to familiarize themselves with the equipment and tests to be used on the force platform and test sitting and standing, voluntary is inserted in one of the groups (PPS + B or PPS + P) through randomisation previously established by www.random.org and stored in opaque and sealed envelopes.
Following the participants carry out, random and drawn at the time way, the static and dynamic tests on the force platform:
Static: The volunteers will stay 30 seconds in one-leg position of the lower limb with pain with the knee flexed and contralateral suspended to about 90; the test will be performed three times, with one minute of sitting home. Participants will be instructed to keep aligned and torso upright during the test and stay as long as possible with most of the plantar region touching the ground. Will be targeted to fix the look upon in a pre-established and pasted on the wall point.
Dynamic Squat: The volunteers will perform three consecutive repetitions of squat exercise, controlled between about 0 ° to 45 ° of knee flexion in the lower limb with pain. The contralateral leg should be suspended and flexed to 90 °, the activity will be performed three times, with one minute rest in the sitting position between each repetition. Participants will be instructed to keep aligned and torso upright during the test and stay as long as possible with most of the plantar region touching the ground. Will be targeted to fix the look upon in a pre-established and pasted on the wall point.
Dynamic Up and Down Stairs: The force platform will be positioned at 20 cm from the ground on a wooden structure. The front is combined with a second step, also with 20 cm high from the first step, simulating a staircase with two steps of 20 cm each. Voluntary perform the functional activity of climbing the two steps, starting the first step with the leg with pain to support the platform. The activity will be carried out three consecutive times, with rest of a seated minute, and then the voluntary hold the decline in two steps, with lower limb support with pain on the platform, also performed by three consecutive times.
The average of the three repetitions of each activity (static and dynamic) will be used for postural control analysis (COP parameters) for each variable to be analyzed.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- taping patellar McConnell, Placebo taping
- Keywords
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, postural balance, knee, physiotherapy
- 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.
taping patellar McConnellOther
Taping patellar McConnell: Lateralization correction of the patella with self-adhesive rigid bandage Johnson® positioned lateral border of the patella to the medial condyle of the femur, allowing the lifting of the medial border of the patella and stretching of the knee lateral structures.
Placebo tapingOther
Placebo taping through vertical application of patellar rigid taping, with the knee in flexion without medialization of the patella.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group taping McConnell | Other | Taping patellar McConnell: Lateralization correction of the patella with self-adhesive rigid bandage Johnson® positioned lateral border of the patella to the medial condyle of the femur, allowing the lifting of the medial border of the patella and stretching of the knee lateral structures. Receives: Other: taping patellar McConnell |
| Group placebo taping | Other | Placebo taping through vertical application of patellar rigid taping, with the knee in flexion without medialization of the patella. Receives: Other: Placebo taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
change the balance after the intervention by force platform
It will be measured the oscillations through various force platform variables before and after the intervention (taping or placebo, depending on the group) to see if there is change in the balance after the implementation of these interventions.
Measured: before and immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jul 2016 (estimated)
- Study start1 Jul 2016
- Primary completion30 Dec 2016
- Study completion3 May 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christiane Macedo, Universidade Estadual de Londrina
- Investigators
- Christiane Macedo, doctor, Principal investigator, Universidade Estadual de Londrina
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02841384
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Mcconnelltaping
- Status last verified
- Nov 2017
- First submitted
- 1 Jul 2016
- Last updated
- 29 Nov 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Lee SE, Cho SH. The effect of McConnell taping on vastus medialis and lateralis activity during squatting in adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Exerc Rehabil. 2013 Apr;9(2):326-30. doi: 10.12965/jer.130018. Epub 2013 Apr 25.
PubMed 24278879Felicio LR, Masullo Cde L, Saad MC, Bevilaqua-Grossi D. The effect of a patellar bandage on the postural control of individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Mar;26(3):461-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.461. Epub 2014 Mar 25.
PubMed 24707108Ferreira DC, Silva RAD, Zamboti CL, Pesenti FB, Mazzer LP, Macedo CSG. McConnell patelar taping improves unipodal squat postural control in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1276-1282. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.025. Epub 2023 Apr 17.
PubMed 39593447
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Nov 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- McConnell Patellar Taping in Static and Dynamic Postural Control of Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial and Blind
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02841384
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Mcconnelltaping
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, postural balance, knee, physiotherapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de LondrinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2016
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 May 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jul 2016 (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.
Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is related to the previous sore knee, change functionality and postural control deficits. One of the possibilities for pain control and better positioning of the patella is the rigid bandage patellar widely used by clinicians and researchers.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of rigid patellar bandage on postural control, pain and function in sedentary women with PFPS.
Methods: The sample will be composed of 30 volunteers, sedentary, between 18 and 55 years; randomized group Bandage Functional Rigid (n = 15) and Banding Placebo (n = 15). All fill the Personal Data Sheet, Visual analog scale Pain Questionnaire Previous Knee Pain Scale; and will be submitted to analysis of postural control (static and dynamic) and carry out the test and sit up in pre conditions and post application of the bandage.
Hypothesis: Expected to observe the effect of rigid patellar bandage in pain, function and postural control in sedentary women with PFPS.
Detailed description
This is a randomized controlled trial and blind in the exercise area, postural control and biomechanics.
The subjects with a clinical diagnosis of PFPS will be allocated in two groups: PFPS group with rigid bandage patella (n = 15) and PFPS group with placebo (n = 15).
Procedures: The subjects with a clinical diagnosis of PFPS, will be forwarded to the evaluation protocols. The data collections will be held at University Hospital Physiotherapy Division of the State University of Londrina. Individuals respond to a questionnaire to characterize the sample, EVA and fill the patellofemoral disorders Scale (AKPS).
Data Collection Protocol: will be held to familiarize themselves with the equipment and tests to be used on the force platform and test sitting and standing, voluntary is inserted in one of the groups (PPS + B or PPS + P) through randomisation previously established by www.random.org and stored in opaque and sealed envelopes.
Following the participants carry out, random and drawn at the time way, the static and dynamic tests on the force platform:
Static: The volunteers will stay 30 seconds in one-leg position of the lower limb with pain with the knee flexed and contralateral suspended to about 90; the test will be performed three times, with one minute of sitting home. Participants will be instructed to keep aligned and torso upright during the test and stay as long as possible with most of the plantar region touching the ground. Will be targeted to fix the look upon in a pre-established and pasted on the wall point.
Dynamic Squat: The volunteers will perform three consecutive repetitions of squat exercise, controlled between about 0 ° to 45 ° of knee flexion in the lower limb with pain. The contralateral leg should be suspended and flexed to 90 °, the activity will be performed three times, with one minute rest in the sitting position between each repetition. Participants will be instructed to keep aligned and torso upright during the test and stay as long as possible with most of the plantar region touching the ground. Will be targeted to fix the look upon in a pre-established and pasted on the wall point.
Dynamic Up and Down Stairs: The force platform will be positioned at 20 cm from the ground on a wooden structure. The front is combined with a second step, also with 20 cm high from the first step, simulating a staircase with two steps of 20 cm each. Voluntary perform the functional activity of climbing the two steps, starting the first step with the leg with pain to support the platform. The activity will be carried out three consecutive times, with rest of a seated minute, and then the voluntary hold the decline in two steps, with lower limb support with pain on the platform, also performed by three consecutive times.
The average of the three repetitions of each activity (static and dynamic) will be used for postural control analysis (COP parameters) for each variable to be analyzed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group taping McConnell | Other | Other: taping patellar McConnellTaping patellar McConnell: Lateralization correction of the patella with self-adhesive rigid bandage Johnson® positioned lateral border of the patella to the medial condyle of the femur, allowing the lifting of the medial border of the patella and stretching of the knee lateral structures. |
| Group placebo taping | Other | Other: Placebo tapingPlacebo taping through vertical application of patellar rigid taping, with the knee in flexion without medialization of the patella. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral dysfunction issued by a specialist orthopedic knee and provide anterior knee pain of 3 or more on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to evaluation;
- Previous retropatellar pain or knee, for at least 3 of the following: up / down stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, sitting for long periods and insidious onset of symptoms unrelated to trauma.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of severe / traumatic knee injury, surgery history in the locomotor system;
- Patellar luxation history; clinical evidence of meniscus injury; ligamentous instability; patellar tendinitis.
- Presence of neurological, cardiovascular or rheumatologic diseases; pregnancy; diabetes,
- Abnormal sensitivity in the plantar;
- Medication and / or therapy in the last six months and hypersensitivity or allergy to tape.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| taping patellar McConnellTaping patellar McConnell: Lateralization correction of the patella with self-adhesive rigid bandage Johnson® positioned lateral border of the patella to the medial condyle of the femur, allowing the lifting of the medial border of the patella and stretching of the knee lateral structures. | Other | Group taping McConnell |
| Placebo tapingPlacebo taping through vertical application of patellar rigid taping, with the knee in flexion without medialization of the patella. | Other | Group placebo taping |
Primary outcome
change the balance after the intervention by force platform
Time frame: before and immediately after the intervention
It will be measured the oscillations through various force platform variables before and after the intervention (taping or placebo, depending on the group) to see if there is change in the balance after the implementation of these interventions.
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 29 Nov 2017.
- Results publication: PubMed 24278879Lee SE, Cho SH. The effect of McConnell taping on vastus medialis and lateralis activity during squatting in adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Exerc Rehabil. 2013 Apr;9(2):326-30. doi: 10.12965/jer.130018. Epub 2013 Apr 25.
- Results publication: PubMed 24707108Felicio LR, Masullo Cde L, Saad MC, Bevilaqua-Grossi D. The effect of a patellar bandage on the postural control of individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Mar;26(3):461-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.461. Epub 2014 Mar 25.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39593447Ferreira DC, Silva RAD, Zamboti CL, Pesenti FB, Mazzer LP, Macedo CSG. McConnell patelar taping improves unipodal squat postural control in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1276-1282. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.025. Epub 2023 Apr 17.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Christiane Macedo, doctor principal investigator
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing taping patellar McConnell in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Universidade Estadual de Londrina 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 5 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 29 Nov 2017. 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?
change the balance after the intervention by force platform (time frame: before and immediately after the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02841384, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 29 Nov 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.