Status:

COMPLETED

A Clinical Study in the Use of Orthotics in Treating Pain in the Front of the Knee

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Queensland

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Conditions:

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Musculoskeletal conditions account for the third leading cause of health systems expenditure in Australia. Patellofemoral pain syndrome or pain about the knee cap is such a condition often treated in ...

Detailed Description

Musculoskeletal conditions account for the third leading cause of health systems expenditure in Australia. Patellofemoral pain syndrome or pain about the knee cap is such a condition often treated in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome (non traumatic origin) of at least 6 weeks duration
  • Pain with at least 2 of the following activities: stair walking, jogging/running, squatting, hopping/jumping, kneeling or prolonged sitting

Exclusion

  • Concomitant injury or pathology of other knee joint structures, eg. meniscal, ligamentous etc.
  • Pain in or referred from the lumbar spine and hip
  • History of knee fractures, patellar dislocation/subluxation with a positive apprehension test
  • Prior physiotherapy treatment (including patellar taping) within the past 12 months
  • History of allergic reaction to adhesive tape
  • Current or previous foot orthotic use
  • Any condition of the foot that precludes orthotic therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

June 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

176 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00118521

Start Date

May 1 2004

End Date

June 1 2007

Last Update

December 19 2013

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Musculoskeletal Pain & Injury Research Unit, Division of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4072

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