Comparison of Concentric-eccentric Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (NCT06197958) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Concentric-eccentric Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2023-10-20
Plain-language summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is due to dysfunctional dynamic knee valgus resulting from decrease in strength of hip abductors or abnormal rear-foot eversion with pes pronatus valgus. It is also associated with vastus medialis/vastus lateralis disbalance, hamstring tightness or iliotibial tract tightness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 36 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Players between the age 18 to 36 years.
* Both male and female gender.
* Patients who have Patellar grind test positive.
* The presence of retropatellar or peripatellar pain.
* Reproduction of retropatellar or peripatellar pain with squatting, stair climbing, prolonged sitting, or other functional activities loading the PFJ in a flexed position.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with a history of recent trauma or surgery of lower limb (16), administration of steroid injection in the past 6 months.
* Recent administration of platelet-rich plasma containing growth factors, diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, myositis ossificans, diagnosis of other muscular disorder.
* Patients who had taken physical therapy of any sort in the past six months will be excluded from the study.
* Furthermore, individuals with any history of occupation-related pain will be ruled out
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
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.