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Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Pakistan48 participantsStarted 2024-10-02

Plain-language summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique on iliotibial band tightness on pain, range of motion and functional mobility in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Age between 18 and 35 years * Both Genders. * Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least the past 3 months. * Knee pain during at least 3 of the following activities: ascending/descending stairs, squatting, hopping/ running, and prolonged sitting. * Retro patellar pain in patellar grind test (positive clarke's sign). * A score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale (VAS). * Positive Ober's test. Exclusion Criteria: * • Any meniscal or ligament tears of knee. * Knee osteoarthritis. * Any previous surgery of lower limb. * Patellar fracture or fracture of lower extremity. * Having received knee injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid. * Osteoporosis of knee joint.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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.

What they're measuring

Visual analogue scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Goniometer

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Kujala questionnaire

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06598618

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-25

Contact for this trial

KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT

+92-3239735427 kinza.anwar@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.