Core and Hip-Knee Exercises in PFPS (NCT07531550) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Core and Hip-Knee Exercises in PFPS
Egypt36 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of adding core muscle strengthening exercises to a hip- and knee-focused exercise program on pain intensity, dynamic knee valgus (DKV), and functional outcomes in female patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
Research Question:
Does adding core muscle strengthening exercises to a hip- and knee-focused exercise program have an effect on pain intensity, dynamic knee valgus (DKV), and functional outcomes in female patients with PFPS?
Who can participate
Age range
19 Weeks – 35 Weeks
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Thirty-six female participants diagnosed and referred with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) (retropatellar knee pain lasting more than 6 weeks).
. Age range between 19-35 years.
. Body Mass Index (BMI) up to 25 kg/m².
Exclusion criteria
. History of previous surgeries of the lower limb.
. Clinical evidence of knee joint complex disorders, including meniscus lesions, 3-patellar tendinopathy, chondral lesions, or knee osteoarthritis.
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 Intensity During Motion
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 6 weeks (post-intervention)
2
Knee Function
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 6 weeks (post-intervention)
3
Pain Intensity at Rest
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 6 weeks (post-intervention)
4
Dynamic Knee Valgus (DKV)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 6 weeks (post-intervention)