Dynamic Q Angle and Core Endurance in Adolescent Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (NCT07328750) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dynamic Q Angle and Core Endurance in Adolescent Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Cyprus85 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare trunk mobility, lower extremity flexibility, and functional balance performance across different sports branches in adolescent elite male athletes. Trunk mobility will be assessed using a digital inclinometer in flexion, extension, and rotational movements; hamstring flexibility will be evaluated using the Straight Leg Raise test; and functional balance will be measured using the normalized Y-Balance Test. The study seeks to identify sport-specific biomechanical characteristics and potential indicators related to injury risk and performance adaptations in adolescent competitive athletes.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 17 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Male adolescent elite athletes aged 15-17 years
. Licensed and actively training and competing in their respective sports branch
. Minimum 3 years of continuous training experience
. Ability to complete all clinical and biomechanical assessments
. Written informed consent (parental consent for minors)
Exclusion criteria
. Acute musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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?
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What they're measuring
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Y-Balance Test Composite Score (%)
Timeframe: Baseline (single assessment at study enrollment)