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Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

United States60 participantsStarted 2022-03-02

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 59 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of active Patellofemoral Pain for at least 6 months * No clinic based therapeutic interventions for a 6-month period prior to testing * Females aged 18-59 years' old * Limited ankle dorsiflexion as noted by \<45degs using the weight bearing lunge test Exclusion Criteria: * History of musculoskeletal surgery or fractures on the tested leg or lumbar spine that could affect their biomechanics during the study * History of soft tissue or skeletal abnormalities in the tested limb * Current knee effusion * Resting pain greater than 5/10

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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What they're measuring

Weight bearing lunge test

Timeframe: change between baseline and post intervention on Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05285007

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05

Contact for this trial

Everett Lohman, DSc

909-558-4632 elohman@llu.edu

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