Status:
COMPLETED
Dynamic Quadriceps Muscle Stimulation for Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Articulate Labs
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Texas at Austin
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this small, pilot study is to evaluate a novel device that uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to assist quadriceps muscles as a user walks. This study will involve use of this de...
Detailed Description
The interventional device will be tested with 20 women aged 18-40 with evidence of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and without any co-morbidities that would confound data or contraindications for ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-40 years
- Symptomatic PFPS on Patella Glide Test, Patella Tilt Test, and Patellar Apprehension Test.
Exclusion
- Rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory arthritis as assessed by licensed physician
- Use of walking aids other than a cane more than 50% of the time in ambulation
- Diagnosed knee disorder other than patellofemoral syndrome
- Pacemaker use, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure
- Knee replaced in preceding 12 months or replacement planned within 6 months
- Moderate to severe dementia
- Pregnancy (self report)
- Altered sensation at the knee such that the patient is unable to perceive the presence of pinprick.
- Use of intra-articular viscosupplementation or steroid injection within preceding 2 months.
- Use of chronic anticoagulation medication.
- Movement-limiting pain in the back, hip, ankle, or foot of either lower limb.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02243332
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
March 1 2017
Last Update
June 27 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Developmental Motor Control Lab; University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States, 78712