Clinical trials: Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Utilizing the Trunk as a Proximal Lever to Strengthen the Hip Musculature and Alter Lower Extremity Function
Does a rotary based triplanar exercise intervention that utilizes the trunk as a proximal lever, strengthen the hip and alter dynamic LE alignment in running females?
- Trial name
- NCT03285464
- Testing
- Triplanar Rotary Resistance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- High Point University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Dynamic Q Angle and Core Endurance in Adolescent Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to compare dynamic Q-angle, trunk/core endurance, and lower-extremity flexibility between elite adolescent female and male sprinters with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome…
- Trial name
- PFPS-QCORE (NCT07328750)
- Testing
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Status
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Acupuncture
Investigation on Efficacy Between TCM Treatment Using Acupuncture and Tui-na With Physiotherapy on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Knee pain is one of common pain-causing diseases and it affects patients' mobility which in turn seriously affects the quality of patients' life.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT06042465
- Testing
- acupuncture and Tui-na manipulations, Physiotherapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners
The investigators hypothesize that new runners participating in an 8 week strength and coordination training program prior to beginning to run will 1) display different coordination patterns , and 2) experience fewer injuries…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03293121
- Testing
- Strength and Coordination Training, Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
Muscle Oxygenation in Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral joint problems account for a significant portion of knee pain and disability. Among these problems, patellofemoral pain is not directly related to any obvious structural abnormality and is characterized by pain in…
- Trial name
- NCT07139158
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Exercise Training
Evaluation of the Results of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Non-selective closed kinetic chain exercises and or selective closed kinetic chain exercises has been shown to increase Vastus medialis obliquus muscle power in patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05427357
- Testing
- Non-selective closed kinetic chain exercises (NSKCE) and selective closed kinetic chain exercises (SCKCE)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taksim Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Efffectiveness of a Roller Intervention in Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation within knee conditions in adolescents and young adults. However, despite the high prevalence of this disorder, its pathogenesis and therefore its treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03620799
- Testing
- Manual therapy
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Patellofemoral Pain
Bilateral Knee Pain and Dry Needling
This project will evaluate the effects of bilateral knee pain and dry needling (DN) on laterality recognition, movement and muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT05976269
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Vastus Medialis, Ultrasonographic
Ultrasound Examination of the VMO in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to examine in detail the ultrasonographic characteristics of the vastus medialis obliquus and vastus medialis longus muscles in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome and to compare these findings…
- Conditions
- Vastus Medialis, Ultrasonographic, Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07425340
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Manual Therapy and Dry Needling in Patellofemoral Syndrome
It is a randomized clinical trial comparing two treatments in patients affected by the patellofemoral syndrome (PFS). Our aim was to investigate the effectiveness of inclusion of trigger point dry needling into the management of…
- Trial name
- MTPSSFP (NCT02514005)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study intends to determine the effects of trigger point dry needling in patients with Patellofemoral pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT03966937
- Testing
- Dry needling, Control
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries
Internet Enhanced, Patient-Centered Orthopedic Care: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial
The investigators have previously reported on patient utilization of an eRehab patient education web portal that utilizes streaming, clinician prescribed video instruction to motivate and inform patients in self-care of their…
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Rotator Cuff Disease, Meniscus Tear
- Trial name
- NCT02025400
- Testing
- eRehab, Formal Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute, PA
Patellofemoral Pain
Time Difference Between Onsets of Lateral And Medial Hamstring Muscles During Gait in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain.
Early activation of lateral hamstrings (LH) in respect of medial hamstrings (MH) may cause abnormal knee abduction and external rotation moments in individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03392688
- Testing
- kujala patellofemoral pain scale, Surface EMG, Q angle measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Central Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral joint problems constitute a significant portion of knee pain and injuries. Patellofemoral pain, which is among these problems, is a common musculoskeletal disorder with a poor long-term prognosis in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT05561153
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Effects of Multimodal Physical Therapy With and Without McConnell Taping in Patients With Anterior Knee Pain.
This study aims to determine the effect Multimodal physical therapy with and without McConnell taping on pain, functional limitation and severity of symptoms in patients with anterior knee pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06241053
- Testing
- Multimodal therapy with McConnell taping, Multimodal therapy without McConnell taping
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
PFPS
Effects of a Squatting With Hip Adduction in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
An imbalance in the activation and onset time of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscles may be one of the primary causes of PFPS.
- Trial name
- NCT06681961
- Testing
- squatting with hip adduction (SQU-HA) group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain
Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain
The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.
- Trial name
- NCT05285007
- Testing
- Mobilization with Movement, No mobilization with movement and education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University