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Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2024-07-15

Plain-language summary

Comparison of effects of autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on iliotibial band syndrome

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 45 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 * Both male and female participants * Age : 19-45years (8) * Lateral knee pain (\>3 months) * Tenderness over lateral femoral condyle * Positive Flexibility Tests * Modified Ober's test (9) * Length assessment of Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band (10) * Positive Pain Provocation Tests * Renne's test * Noble's Compression test (11) \*(individuals with 3 positive tests out of above mentioned 4 tests will be included) Exclusion Criteria * Recent lower limb or pelvic girdle surgery within the past 3 months * Lower limb fractures or trauma within the past year. * Multiple lower limb surgeries (\>2) * Presence of any structural or postural disorders (kyphosis or severe scoliosis) * Neurological disorders * Hip and knee Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Pregnancy

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

Pain severity

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Range of motion

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Functional status of lower limb

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06867159

SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-15

Contact for this trial

Rida Ishtiaq, MS-MSKPT*

03365530415 ridaishtiaq777@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 45 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.