Effect of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Among M… (NCT04292795) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Shortwave Diathermy and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Among Military Cadets
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2020-11-01
Plain-language summary
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) also known as shin splints or tibial periostitis is a common injury in athletes and soldiers/cadets with incidences ranging between 4% and 35% in these populations . It is characterized by pain in the middle and lower end of tibia; the pain is usually elicited by practicing sports or other physical activities. The criteria for diagnosis for MTSS were established by Yates and White. Although the prognosis of MTSS is usually benign, it can evolve to chronicity and be disabling.
Several studies have demonstrated the effects of different medical treatment in athletes and cadets with MTSS. Study will correspond to the demonstration of treatment options for medial tibial stress syndrome that lie in the domain of Physical Therapy.
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Shortwave Diathermy.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 24 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Age: 19-24 years
. Gender: Male
. Cadets diagnosed with Medial tibial stress syndrome according to Yates and White Criteria(3).
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals having stress fractures or history of stress fractures.
. Local infection or osteomyelitis.
. Tumor in assessment region.
. Compartment syndrome.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pre Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: the outcome will be assessed at baseline (day zero).
2
Post-Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: the outcome will be assessed at end of 4th week
3
Pre-Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Score
Timeframe: the outcome will be assessed at baseline (day zero)
4
Post-Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Score
Timeframe: the outcome will be assessed after the 4 weeks.