CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Individuals With Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pakistan70 participantsStarted 2021-03-15

Plain-language summary

A double blinded clinical controlled trial will be performed on individuals with patello femoral pain syndrome in which Trigger Point Dry Needling will be given to experimental group while Sham Needling will be given to the control group, targeting the trigger points present in the Quadriceps of affected individuals assessing the pain,functional disability and range of motion of the affected individuals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Exclusion criteria

✕. Participants who have received any treatment for PFPS within the 3 months
✕. A history of lower extremities fracture or surgery
✕. Presence of MSK diseases such as Acute Herniated Disc or Spondylolisthesis
✕. History of any chronic disease e.g. Diabetes Mellitus

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 8th week

Kujala Questionnaire

Timeframe: 8th week

Goniometer

Timeframe: 8th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05261763

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-01

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