The Effect of Patellar Taping and Isometric Strength Training on Quadriceps Strength with Patello… (NCT05168332) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Patellar Taping and Isometric Strength Training on Quadriceps Strength with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2022-12-30
Plain-language summary
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. This study compared the Short-term effects of patellar taping combined with isometric contraction of quadriceps muscle strengthening at 900 or 600 knee angles on quadriceps strength and functional performance in a female patient with patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* knee pain for at least eight weeks that was aggravated by activities such as descending and ascending stairs, squatting, and running.
* knee pain with a positive J sign (lateral tilt of patella)
* more symptomatic and mal align knee included in case of bilateral involvement and a sign of patellar malalignment on the radiograph.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of knee fracture
* Patella dislocation
* knee deformity (e.g., genu varum)
* Knee Flexion contracture
* Ligament/meniscal injuries,
* NSAID or intra-articular injection, or knee Osteo arthritis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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