Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeNCT04715841
Gait Analysis in Females Suffering From Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
An observational study of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Delta University for Science and Technology at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial summary
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the spatial and temporal variables during walking cycle in adolescent females suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females . 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?
- gait assessment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2020to Feb 2021
- 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 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- Adult
Study population: 50 female with patellofemoral pain syndrome aged from 18 to 35 years old free from any musculoskeletal problems in lower limb
Who may be able to join
- peripatellar or retropatellar knee pain worsen with upstairs and walking
Who cannot join
- previous knee or patella surgeries
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Egypt2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Enrolling by invitation
Delta University for Science and Technology
Gamasa, Dakahelia, 4030
- Recruiting
Delta University For Science and Technology
Gamasa
About this study
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the spatial and temporal variables during walking cycle in adolescent females suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females .
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- gait assessment
- 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.
gait assessmentOther
gait assessment were done using 3DMA system
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| group A | Group A (Study group ) : 25 adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome were recruited from the outpatient clinic of the faculty of physical therapy delta university in addition to the medical diagnosis was confirmed by consultant orthopedist using clinical and radiographic investigations . Receives: Other: gait assessment | |
| group B | Group B (Control Group):25 adolescent females with healthy knee joints with no clinical and radiographic evidence of patellofemoral pain syndrome , were recruited from the students of the faculty of physical therapy delta university . Receives: Other: gait assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
step length
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
Measured: 3 months
stride length
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
Measured: 3 months
speed
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jan 2021
- Study start1 Nov 2020
- Primary completionFeb 2021 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2021 (estimated)
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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, walaa eldesoukey heneidy, Delta University for Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04715841
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PFPS
- Status last verified
- Jan 2021
- First submitted
- 14 Jan 2021
- Last updated
- 20 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Gait Analysis in Females Suffering From Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04715841
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PFPS
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2021 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2021 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Jan 2021 (actual)
- 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 the study was to evaluate the spatial and temporal variables during walking cycle in adolescent females suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females .
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| group A | – | Other: gait assessmentGroup A (Study group ) : 25 adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome were recruited from the outpatient clinic of the faculty of physical therapy delta university in addition to the medical diagnosis was confirmed by consultant orthopedist using clinical and radiographic investigations . |
| group B | – | Other: gait assessmentGroup B (Control Group):25 adolescent females with healthy knee joints with no clinical and radiographic evidence of patellofemoral pain syndrome , were recruited from the students of the faculty of physical therapy delta university . |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- 50 female with patellofemoral pain syndrome aged from 18 to 35 years old free from any musculoskeletal problems in lower limb
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- peripatellar or retropatellar knee pain worsen with upstairs and walking
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- previous knee or patella surgeries
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 |
|---|---|---|
| gait assessmentgait assessment were done using 3DMA system | Other | group A, group B |
Primary outcome
step length
Time frame: 3 months
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
stride length
Time frame: 3 months
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
speed
Time frame: 3 months
measured during gait cycle in adolescent females suffering patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) versus healthy adolescent females was done in motion analysis lab in Delta University for Science \& Technology which equipped with walkway and six infrared cameras operating at 60 HZ frequency.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Jan 2021.
- 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.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Delta University for Science and Technology at 2 sites in Egypt.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact walaa E. heneidy, PHD (00201227512697, walaa.eldesoukey@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
step length (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 3 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 20 Jan 2021.