Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeBASPR-PFPNCT07411027
Body Awareness-Based Rehabilitation on Physical Psychosocial Status in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
A study testing Sensorimotor Rehabilitation and Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting. This condition can affect daily activities, movement quality, and psychological well-being. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Sensorimotor Rehabilitation and Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 1 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 18-45 years.
- Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior or retropatellar knee pain.
- Knee pain lasting for at least 3 months.
- Pain intensity of at least moderate level during functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions and provide informed consent.
- Willingness to participate in the rehabilitation program.
Who cannot join
- History of knee surgery within the past 12 months.
- Presence of other knee pathologies (e.g., ligament injury, meniscal tear, osteoarthritis).
- Diagnosis of inflammatory or rheumatological diseases.
- Neurological disorders affecting balance or movement.
- Current pregnancy.
- Participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program within the past 3 months.
- Any condition that may prevent safe participation in exercise.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Guneysu Physical Therspy and Rehabilitation School
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SEDA KARACA, PHD, seda.karaca@erdogan.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation on Physical Psychosocial Status in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting. This condition can affect daily activities, movement quality, and psychological well-being.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program on pain behavior, movement quality, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Read more
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy exercises. The rehabilitation program will focus on improving body awareness, posture, balance, and controlled movement patterns.
Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The main outcomes include changes in pain-related behaviors, movement quality, and psychosocial status.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on whether body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation can be an effective approach for managing patellofemoral pain and improving both physical and psychological aspects of function.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the effects of a body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program on pain behavior, movement quality, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Eligible participants diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated sequence.
The intervention group will receive a structured body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program. This program will focus on improving body awareness, postural control, balance, and coordinated movement through guided exercises and movement education. The program aims to enhance participants' ability to perceive and control their body movements during functional activities.
The control group will receive conventional physiotherapy exercises commonly used in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome. These exercises will focus on strengthening, flexibility, and functional training.
Both groups will participate in their respective programs for a defined intervention period. Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the intervention period by assessors blinded to group allocation.
Primary outcomes include changes in pain-related behaviors. Secondary outcomes include changes in movement quality and psychosocial status.
The findings of this study will contribute to understanding the role of body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation in the comprehensive management of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Sensorimotor Rehabilitation, Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program
- Keywords
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Body awareness, 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.
Sensorimotor RehabilitationOther
Sensorimotor rehabilitation is a physiotherapy approach that aims to improve the integration of sensory input and motor output to enhance movement control and functional performance. It focuses on optimizing how the nervous system processes sensory information (such as proprioception, balance, and tactile input) to produce efficient and coordinated movements.
This approach includes exercises that target postural control, balance, joint position sense, and neuromuscular coordination. The main goal is to restore normal movement patterns, reduce compensatory strategies, and improve functional stability during daily and sports-related activities.
Sensorimotor rehabilitation is commonly used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving movement dysfunction, pain, and impaired motor control, such as knee pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise ProgramOther
A structured conventional physiotherapy exercise program including strengthening, flexibility, balance, and functional movement exercises based on standard rehabilitation principles. The program is supervised by a physiotherapist and applied according to routine clinical exercise protocols.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive a structured body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program. The program will consist of guided exercises focusing on increasing body awareness, postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns.
The intervention aims to enhance participants' ability to perceive, interpret, and control their body movements during functional activities. Exercises will emphasize controlled movement, alignment, breathing, and proprioceptive feedback.
The rehabilitation sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and will be delivered over a defined intervention period. Receives: Other: Sensorimotor Rehabilitation; Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program |
| Control | Active comparator | Participants in this arm will receive a conventional physiotherapy exercise program focusing on general strengthening, flexibility, balance, and functional movement exercises. The program reflects standard clinical practice and does not include structured body awareness-based components. Sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and delivered with the same frequency and duration as the experimental group. Receives: Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Behavior Score
Pain behavior refers to observable and self-reported behaviors related to pain experience, including pain intensity, pain-related avoidance, and functional responses to pain during daily activities. In this study, pain behavior will be evaluated to determine the effect of the intervention on participants' pain-related responses and functional adaptation. Pain-related behavior will be assessed using the Turkish Pain Behavior Questionnaire total score to evaluate changes in pain-related responses and avoidance behaviors.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Movement Quality Assessment Scale Total Score
Movement quality refers to the efficiency, control, and coordination of body movements during functional activities. In this study, movement quality will be assessed to evaluate changes in postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns as a result of the rehabilitation program. Movement quality will be assessed using a standardized movement quality assessment scale evaluating postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2026 (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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Seda Karaca, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07411027
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/23
- Acronym
- BASPR-PFP
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to ethical considerations, data privacy regulations, and institutional policies.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation on Physical Psychosocial Status in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07411027
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BASPR-PFP / 2026/23
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Body awareness, Physiotherapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Feb 2026 (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.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting. This condition can affect daily activities, movement quality, and psychological well-being.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program on pain behavior, movement quality, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy exercises. The rehabilitation program will focus on improving body awareness, posture, balance, and controlled movement patterns.
Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The main outcomes include changes in pain-related behaviors, movement quality, and psychosocial status.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on whether body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation can be an effective approach for managing patellofemoral pain and improving both physical and psychological aspects of function.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the effects of a body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program on pain behavior, movement quality, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Eligible participants diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated sequence.
The intervention group will receive a structured body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program. This program will focus on improving body awareness, postural control, balance, and coordinated movement through guided exercises and movement education. The program aims to enhance participants' ability to perceive and control their body movements during functional activities.
The control group will receive conventional physiotherapy exercises commonly used in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome. These exercises will focus on strengthening, flexibility, and functional training.
Both groups will participate in their respective programs for a defined intervention period. Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline and at the end of the intervention period by assessors blinded to group allocation.
Primary outcomes include changes in pain-related behaviors. Secondary outcomes include changes in movement quality and psychosocial status.
The findings of this study will contribute to understanding the role of body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation in the comprehensive management of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation | Experimental | Other: Sensorimotor Rehabilitation, Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise ProgramParticipants in this group will receive a structured body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program. The program will consist of guided exercises focusing on increasing body awareness, postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns. The intervention aims to enhance participants' ability to perceive, interpret, and control their body movements during functional activities. Exercises will emphasize controlled movement, alignment, breathing, and proprioceptive feedback. The rehabilitation sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and will be delivered over a defined intervention period. |
| Control | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise ProgramParticipants in this arm will receive a conventional physiotherapy exercise program focusing on general strengthening, flexibility, balance, and functional movement exercises. The program reflects standard clinical practice and does not include structured body awareness-based components. Sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and delivered with the same frequency and duration as the experimental group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Adults aged 18-45 years.
- Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior or retropatellar knee pain.
- Knee pain lasting for at least 3 months.
- Pain intensity of at least moderate level during functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions and provide informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- History of knee surgery within the past 12 months.
- Presence of other knee pathologies (e.g., ligament injury, meniscal tear, osteoarthritis).
- Diagnosis of inflammatory or rheumatological diseases.
- Neurological disorders affecting balance or movement.
- Current pregnancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensorimotor RehabilitationSensorimotor rehabilitation is a physiotherapy approach that aims to improve the integration of sensory input and motor output to enhance movement control and functional performance. It focuses on optimizing how the nervous system processes sensory information (such as proprioception, balance, and tactile input) to produce efficient and coordinated movements. This approach includes exercises that target postural control, balance, joint position sense, and neuromuscular coordination. The main goal is to restore normal movement patterns, reduce compensatory strategies, and improve functional stability during daily and sports-related activities. Sensorimotor rehabilitation is commonly used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving movement dysfunction, pain, and impaired motor control, such as knee pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome. | Other | Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation |
| Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise ProgramA structured conventional physiotherapy exercise program including strengthening, flexibility, balance, and functional movement exercises based on standard rehabilitation principles. The program is supervised by a physiotherapist and applied according to routine clinical exercise protocols. | Other | Body Awareness-Based Sensorimotor Rehabilitation, Control |
Primary outcome
Pain Behavior Score
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Pain behavior refers to observable and self-reported behaviors related to pain experience, including pain intensity, pain-related avoidance, and functional responses to pain during daily activities. In this study, pain behavior will be evaluated to determine the effect of the intervention on participants' pain-related responses and functional adaptation. Pain-related behavior will be assessed using the Turkish Pain Behavior Questionnaire total score to evaluate changes in pain-related responses and avoidance behaviors.
Movement Quality Assessment Scale Total Score
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Movement quality refers to the efficiency, control, and coordination of body movements during functional activities. In this study, movement quality will be assessed to evaluate changes in postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns as a result of the rehabilitation program. Movement quality will be assessed using a standardized movement quality assessment scale evaluating postural control, balance, and coordinated movement patterns.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to ethical considerations, data privacy regulations, and institutional policies.
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sensorimotor Rehabilitation and Conventional Physiotherapy Exercise Program in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 inclusion and 7 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Feb 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact SEDA KARACA, PHD (90 464 444 01 99, seda.karaca@erdogan.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Behavior Score (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)). 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 13 Feb 2026.