Effectiveness of Gait Retraining in Female Runners With Patellofemoral Pain (NCT07176819) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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
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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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