Status:

RECRUITING

A Study of the Effect of Time-of-day of Training on Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy

Lead Sponsor:

Bispebjerg Hospital

Conditions:

Tendinopathy

Jumper's Knee

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study is a 12-week human study where 60 participants with chronic patellar tendinopathy (more than 3 months symptoms duration) are randomised to undergo 12 weeks of targeted resistance exercise ei...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Sports active men and women
  • Age (18-55) years old
  • BMI (18.5-30)
  • Uni- or bilateral patellar tendinopathy
  • Symptom onset \>90 days ago

Exclusion

  • Patellar tendinopathy longer than 24 months
  • Previous surgery in the knee on the ipsilateral side
  • Corticosteroid injection in the patellar tendon on the ipsilateral side within the last 6 months
  • Any confounding diagnosis to the knee joint
  • Known arthritis
  • Known diabetes
  • Known rheumatic disorders
  • Inability to follow rehabilitation or complete follow-ups
  • Enrolled in a resistance based-rehabilitation program for the affected patellar tendon within the previous 3 months
  • Have an occupation where it is not feasible to avoid pain provoking tasks
  • Pregnancy
  • Have sleeping disorders or disruptions, e.g., night shift work
  • Use of medicines or supplements known to affect collagen synthesis or sleep

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 10 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06217432

Start Date

January 10 2024

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

January 22 2024

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Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen

Copenhagen NV, Capital Region, Denmark, 2400