Clinical trials: Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Strain Counterstrain Versus Graston Technique for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This clinical trial compares the effects of Strain Counterstrain technique versus Graston Technique on pain and range of motion in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- SCS-GRAS-PFPS (NCT07589933)
- Testing
- Strain Counterstrain, Graston Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Green International University
Patellofemoral Pain
Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training 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.
- Trial name
- NCT06846125
- Testing
- GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training, GROUP B: Strength Training Only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
FDG PET/MRI Imaging of Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis
This project aims to develop an [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) / magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method to locate the painful inflammation in PFJ OA associated with joint loading.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain, Inflamation
- Trial name
- FDG-PFJOA (NCT07625150)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
Effects of Attentional Focus Strategies During Isokinetic Quadriceps Training on Strength and Functional Performance in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a multifactorial musculoskeletal condition that is common particularly among young and physically active individuals, negatively affecting activities of daily living and physical…
- Trial name
- NCT07384858
- Testing
- Internal focus group, External focus
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Investigation of Muscle Activity Pattern of Gluteus Medius and Tensor Fascia Lata in Patients With PFPS
The purpose of this study is to investigate the muscle activity of gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata in health control group and patients with PFPS during submaximal isometric muscle contraction.The research question :Is…
- Trial name
- NCT00451438
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Patellar Taping on Proprioceptive Exercises in Young Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The relevance of this study is to determine the effects of a patellar taping on muscle activation of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), vastus lateralis (VL) and gluteus medius (GM) during different proprioceptive exercises…
- Trial name
- Tapping (NCT02322515)
- Testing
- Intervention taping
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Manual Therapy to Treat Gluteus Medius Trigger Points
This is a blinded randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of manual therapy to improve hip abduction strength in patients with acute anterior knee pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02333617
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Hip and core strengthening exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Mitchell Selhorst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effects of Combined Physiotherapy Management and Education
This observational study aims to determine the effects of combined physiotherapy programs and education in patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06347406
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction combined with physiotherapy and education
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fakulti Sains Kesihatan
Patello Femoral Syndrome
The Effect of Patellar Taping and Isometric Strength Training on Quadriceps Strength with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common young adult female complaints, caused by changes in the patellofemoral joint's physical and biomechanical properties.
- Trial name
- NCT05168332
- Testing
- patellar taping combined with isometric strength training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Knee Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Mikhled Knee Exercise Program With and Without Stecco Fascial Manipulation Effect in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
To compare the effects of the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program with and without Stecco Fascial Manipulation on pain, range of motion, and functional outcomes Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Knee Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS), Fascial Manipulation
- Trial name
- MKEP (NCT07716163)
- Testing
- Mikhled Knee Exercises with Stecco Fascial Manipulation, Mikhled Knee Exercise Program (MKEP)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Overuse Injury, Lower Extremity Problem
Step Rate Retraining to Reduce Injury and Disability (STRIDe)
This study will be the first project to evaluate the effectiveness of wearable technology (Garmin Forerunner35) while performing gait retraining in field on military members.
- Conditions
- Overuse Injury, Lower Extremity Problem, Stress Injury, Repetitive, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- STRIDe (NCT04747223)
- Testing
- Run Gait Retraining
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
A Controlled Trial on Recreational Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
From a rehabilitation point of view, while several approaches exist to retrain runners with PFPS, it is not clear which one is most effective, or why.
- Trial name
- NCT02352909
- Testing
- Education, Exercise program, Gait retraining
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Proximal and Distal Therapeutic Approach in Pain and Lower Limb Kinematic in People With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
This is a crossover study that will investigate the immediate effects of a proximal therapeutic approach (SERF strap) and a distal one (foot orthoses) on knee pain intensity, global change, symptoms, ease of performance and…
- Trial name
- NCT04332900
- Testing
- Elastic hip strap, Insole
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Patellofemoral Disorder, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Patellar Taping and Electromyographic Biofeedback Training at Various Knee Angles on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study compared the effects of patellar taping and electromyographic-biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided isometric quadriceps strengthening at different knee angles in patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT05055284
- Testing
- Electromyographic-biofeedback guided (EMG-BF) isometric quadriceps strengthening with patellar taping five days a week for six weeks.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Y-balance, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Assessing Lower Extremity Dynamic Stability in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Using the Y-Balance Test
Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common functional disorder of knee joint. Its etiology involves biomechanical abnormalities and dynamic stability defects.
- Trial name
- NCT07068984
- Testing
- Differences between lower limb balances were assessed by the Y-Balance test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Exercise in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a neuromuscular exercise program on strength, balance, sleep quality and functionality in individuals with Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06407414
- Testing
- control, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Patellofemoral Pain
A Self-Directed Web-Based Education for Boston Marathon Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
Runners experience diverse lower extremity injuries, and the most common is patellofemoral pain (PFP)-commonly known as "runner's knee" and characterized by pain around and/or behind the kneecap.
- Trial name
- NCT07266922
- Testing
- Education Platform-MyKneeCap.com
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Tibial Fractures, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
INfrapatellar Versus SUprapatellar Reamed Intramedullary Nailing for Fractures of the Tibia
This study will investigate the incidence and severity of anterior knee pain comparing two different approaches to tibial nail fixation; Infrapatellar versus percutaneous semi-extended suprapatellar incisions.
- Trial name
- INSURT (NCT02750072)
- Testing
- Infrapatellar Approach, Suprapatellar Approach
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, Spain
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
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
Patellofemoral Pain
The Efficacy of a Tart Cherry Drink for the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain in Recreational Athletes.
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common chronic pathology in sports medicine and physiotherapy clinics. As pain and inflammation are the main symptoms of PFP, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications are…
- Trial name
- NCT03743519
- Testing
- Cherry juice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Central Lancashire