ChondromalaciaNCT06561568
Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae
A study testing Conventional physical therapy and Kinesiotaping in people with Chondromalacia, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chondromalacia
- What is being tested?
- Conventional physical therapy and Kinesiotaping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2024to 30 Dec 2024
- 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 15 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both genders
- Age: Under 60yrs
- Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running
- Exclusive criteria:
- Instability of tibiofemoral joint
- Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
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- Patellar instability
- Previous surgery of lower limb
- Positive findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, 46000
About this study
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.
- Conditions
- Chondromalacia
- Being tested
- Conventional physical therapy, Kinesiotaping
- Medical subject headings
- Cartilage Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional physical therapyDiagnostic test
Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
KinesiotapingOther
Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella.
- Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group | Active comparator | Group A will receive this conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae
* they will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
* Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy |
| Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group | Experimental | Group B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae.
.Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella.
• Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy; Other: Kinesiotaping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proprioception
Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.
Measured: 4 weeks
Pain intensity
Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.
Measured: 4 weeks
Functional status
Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.
Measured: 4 weeks
Gait Speed
Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)
Measured: 4 Weeks
Gait cadence
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)
Measured: 4 Weeks
Gait cycle time
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted
Measured: 4 weeks
Stride length
Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)
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 posted20 Aug 2024
- Study start10 Jun 2024
- Primary completion10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ChondromalaciaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Foundation University IslamabadThe 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a randomized controlled trial having two groups. KInesio taping along with conventional physical therapy will be applied in one group and the second will receive conventional physical therapy only. Both groups will be recruited concurrently.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06561568
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/20
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 30 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06561568
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/20
- Conditions
- Chondromalacia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2024 (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.
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a randomized controlled trial having two groups. KInesio taping along with conventional physical therapy will be applied in one group and the second will receive conventional physical therapy only. Both groups will be recruited concurrently.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group | Active comparator | Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapyGroup A will receive this conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae * they will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. * Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. |
| Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy, Other: KinesiotapingGroup B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae. .Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Both genders
- Age: Under 60yrs
- Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running
- Instability of tibiofemoral joint
- Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 therapyConventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. | Diagnostic test | Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group, Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group |
| KinesiotapingKinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. | Other | Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group |
Primary outcome
Proprioception
Time frame: 4 weeks
Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.
Pain intensity
Time frame: 4 weeks
Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.
Functional status
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.
Gait Speed
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)
Gait cadence
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)
Gait cycle time
Time frame: 4 weeks
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted
Stride length
Time frame: 4 weeks
Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Aug 2024.
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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 and Kinesiotaping in people with Chondromalacia, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 9 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 Aug 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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?
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?
Proprioception (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 7 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 Aug 2024.