Body Awareness-Based Rehabilitation on Physical Psychosocial Status in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (NCT07411027) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Body Awareness-Based Rehabilitation on Physical Psychosocial Status in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting. This condition can affect daily activities, movement quality, and psychological well-being.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation program on pain behavior, movement quality, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy exercises. The rehabilitation program will focus on improving body awareness, posture, balance, and controlled movement patterns.
Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The main outcomes include changes in pain-related behaviors, movement quality, and psychosocial status.
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on whether body awareness-based sensorimotor rehabilitation can be an effective approach for managing patellofemoral pain and improving both physical and psychological aspects of function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-45 years.
* Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior or retropatellar knee pain.
* Knee pain lasting for at least 3 months.
* Pain intensity of at least moderate level during functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting.
* Ability to understand and follow instructions and provide informed consent.
* Willingness to participate in the rehabilitation program.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of knee surgery within the past 12 months.
* Presence of other knee pathologies (e.g., ligament injury, meniscal tear, osteoarthritis).
* Diagnosis of inflammatory or rheumatological diseases.
* Neurological disorders affecting balance or movement.
* Current pregnancy.
* Participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program within the past 3 months.
* Any condition that may prevent safe participation in exercise.
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
1
Pain Behavior Score
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
2
Movement Quality Assessment Scale Total Score
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)