Influence of Selected Lower Limb Biomechanical Variables on Pain, Disability and Balance in Women… (NCT05842200) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Influence of Selected Lower Limb Biomechanical Variables on Pain, Disability and Balance in Women With PFPS.
Egypt165 participantsStarted 2023-06-10
Plain-language summary
Purpose: The aim of this study is to figure out how does the selection of lower-extremity biomechanical variables presented by dynamic knee valgus, tibial torsion and navicular drop may influence pain, disability, and balance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Methods: Sixty-five women with patellofemoral pain syndrome will be evaluated for lower limb biomechanical variables.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
* Age ranges between 18 and 38 years old.
* Bilateral or unilateral involvement.
* Minimum score (3 out of 10-point) numerical pain scale (NPR)
* Orthopedic clinical confirmation revealing a history of anterior or retro-patellar knee pain aggravated by at least 2 of the following functional activities: 1. prolonged sitting, 2. stairs use, 3. squatting, 4. running, 5. kneeling, 6. hopping/jumping, and/or insidious onset of symptoms unrelated to any traumatic incident and persistent for at least 6 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of patellar dislocation or subluxation.
* Osteoarthritis in the patellofemoral joint.
* Meniscal or other intraarticular pathologic conditions.
* Cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
* Lower limb surgery.
* Fracture, low back pain condition such as: spondylolisthesis and spondylosis.
* Neurological deficits.
* Traumatic injury or any abnormality in the lower extremity
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
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Is there an impact of dynamic knee valgus on pain, disability and balance in women with patellofemoral pain?
Timeframe: baseline
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Is there an impact of tibial torsion on pain , disability and balance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome ?
Timeframe: baseline
3
Is there an impact of navicular drop on pain , disability and balance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome ?
Timeframe: baseline
4
Women were assessed using numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain severity.
Timeframe: baseline
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Women were assessed by Arabic version of Kujala for functional disability.
Timeframe: baseline
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Women were assessed by Biodex Balance System for balance.