CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Gait Retraining in Female Runners With Patellofemoral Pain

China44 participantsStarted 2023-02-21

Plain-language summary

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common running-related overuse injury, with prevalence up to 17% among runners. Increased patellofemoral joint stress (PFJS) is a major biomechanical contributor to PFP. Traditional strengthening exercises improve function but do not alter running biomechanics. Gait retraining, particularly cadence modification, has been proposed as a promising approach to reduce PFJS and alleviate symptoms. However, evidence from randomized controlled trials remains limited. This study investigates whether wearable device-assisted gait retraining reduces pain, improves function, and modifies running biomechanics in female runners with PFP compared to education alone.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, Age 18-45 years * Unilateral/bilateral anterior knee pain \> 4 weeks * VAS pain ≥ 3/10 during running and ≥ 2 of the following: jumping, squatting, kneeling, stairs, prolonged sitting, or resisted knee extension * Running ≥ 15 km per week * Natural rearfoot striker Exclusion Criteria: * Acute trauma, history of patellar dislocation, meniscal/chondral lesions * Prior knee surgery or injection in past 12 months * Rheumatologic, neurologic, or degenerative disease * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale for Pain

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6, Week 18

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07176819

SponsorBeijing Sport University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-23

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