Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effects of Percutaneous Neuromouldation of the Saphenous Nerve in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alcala
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The knee is a common source of musculoskeletal pain, with patellofemoral pain (PFP) standing out due to its high prevalence. This pain, frequent in adolescents and athletes, significantly impacts the ...
Detailed Description
Introduction: The knee is a common source of musculoskeletal pain, with patellofemoral pain (PFP) being one of the most prevalent. The incidence of PFP varies with age and activity level, but its impa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be 18 years or older.
- Knee pain in the anterior aspect or around the patella for at least 1 month, exacerbated by activities such as squatting, stair climbing, or prolonged sitting.
- Patients experiencing difficulty participating in sports due to pain.
Exclusion
- Previous surgical intervention on the painful knee.
- Previous diagnosed knee pathology.
- Recent trauma or acute injury to the knee that may have led to the development of pain.
- Antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy.
- Bilateral symptoms.
- Pain attributed to hypersensitivity of any peripheral nerve of the lower limbs or a positive electromyographic test.
- Lumbar spine pathologies (herniated disc, protrusion, etc.).
- Use of medications such as opioids or those with knee pain as a side effect.
- Belonephobia or any condition where percutaneous needle insertion is contraindicated.
- Pregnancy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 30 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06505382
Start Date
September 30 2024
End Date
June 30 2025
Last Update
July 17 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Campus Cientifico-Tecnologico UAH.Colegio de León c/ Libreros, 21
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain, 28801