Patellofemoral PainNCT06846125
Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain
A study testing GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training and GROUP B: Strength Training Only in people with Patellofemoral Pain, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain
- What is being tested?
- GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training and GROUP B: Strength Training Only
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 24 Apr 2024to 25 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 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age group between 18 to 25 years.
- Female runners.
- PFP conformation check (Single leg squat, and Eccentric step) (24)
Who cannot join
- Post-surgical condition from the past 6 months
- Chronic medical condition (cancer, COPD)
- Players addicted to any drugs or alcohol
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
University of Lahore sports complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Official title: Effect of Mindfulness Training Along With Strength Training on Psychological Rehabilitation and Knee Function Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain
The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to improve both physical AND psychological protocols.
Read the detailed description
Research on the effects of mindfulness and strength training on knee function in sprinters with patellofemoral pain is lacking, despite a wealth of studies on the psychological rehabilitation of athletes. The study's findings indicated that stress reduction and pain management enhance knee function. To improve the physical and psychological elements of sprinters with patellofemoral discomfort, this research assists them integrate mindfulness training with strength training. Strength training to improve knee stability and muscle balance, as well as mindfulness to lessen the psychological effects of pain and stress, can help sprinters with both the mental and physical aspects of patellofemoral pain. Research was being done on this combined approach in this specific population.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Being tested
- GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training, GROUP B: Strength Training Only
- Keywords
- PFPs, Agility strength training, Strength training mindfulness training
- 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.
GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength TrainingOther
Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Mindfulness Training: Breathing exercises, body scans, and meditation. Strength Training: Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Mindfulness Training: Guided visualization and mindfulness integration during exercises.
Strength Training: Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Mindfulness Training: Focus on movement awareness and posture during high-intensity drills.
Strength Training: Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Mindfulness Training: Integration during advanced functional movements. Strength Training: Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4
GROUP B: Strength Training OnlyOther
Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training |
| Group B | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: GROUP B: Strength Training Only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Knee Range of Motion
All the Ranges for Knee joint will be measured through Goniometer.
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale
Functional Performance: Evaluated using the Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale (SAS)
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Single-Leg Wall Sit Test
Functional Endurance: Assessed using the Single-Leg Wall Sit Test (SLWST)
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Self-Rating Anxiety Scale
Psychological Well-being: Measured using the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2025
- Study start24 Apr 2024
- Primary completion15 Nov 2024
- Study completion25 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patellofemoral PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ameena Iqbal, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06846125
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/79018
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 25 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Mindfulness Training Along With Strength Training on Psychological Rehabilitation and Knee Function Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06846125
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/79018
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Keywords
- PFPs, Agility strength training, Strength training mindfulness training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2025 (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 study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to improve both physical AND psychological protocols.
Detailed description
Research on the effects of mindfulness and strength training on knee function in sprinters with patellofemoral pain is lacking, despite a wealth of studies on the psychological rehabilitation of athletes. The study's findings indicated that stress reduction and pain management enhance knee function. To improve the physical and psychological elements of sprinters with patellofemoral discomfort, this research assists them integrate mindfulness training with strength training. Strength training to improve knee stability and muscle balance, as well as mindfulness to lessen the psychological effects of pain and stress, can help sprinters with both the mental and physical aspects of patellofemoral pain. Research was being done on this combined approach in this specific population.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training |
| Group B | Placebo comparator | Other: GROUP B: Strength Training Only |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age group between 18 to 25 years.
- Female runners.
- PFP conformation check (Single leg squat, and Eccentric step) (24)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Post-surgical condition from the past 6 months
- Chronic medical condition (cancer, COPD)
- Players addicted to any drugs or alcohol
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength TrainingWeek Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Mindfulness Training: Breathing exercises, body scans, and meditation. Strength Training: Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Mindfulness Training: Guided visualization and mindfulness integration during exercises. Strength Training: Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Mindfulness Training: Focus on movement awareness and posture during high-intensity drills. Strength Training: Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Mindfulness Training: Integration during advanced functional movements. Strength Training: Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4 | Other | Group A |
| GROUP B: Strength Training OnlyWeek Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4 | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme
Knee Range of Motion
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
All the Ranges for Knee joint will be measured through Goniometer.
Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Functional Performance: Evaluated using the Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale (SAS)
2 secondary outcomes
Single-Leg Wall Sit Test
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Self-Rating Anxiety Scale
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
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 25 Feb 2025.
- 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.
Ameena Iqbal, MS principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training and GROUP B: Strength Training Only in people with Patellofemoral Pain, run by Riphah International University 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 25 Feb 2025. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)). 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 25 Feb 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.